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Q 2: Is it permissible for a Muslim to combine the Sunnah (supererogatory) Salah of Wudu' (ablution), Zhuhr (Noon), and Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid (two-unit Prayer to salute the mosque) with the same intention if he is in a hurry? He usually offers each prayer individually when not in a rush.

A: If a Muslim offers Wudu' and enters the Masjid (mosque) after the Adhan (call to Prayer) of Zhuhr and performs two Rak`ahs intending them as Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid, and Sunnah prayers of Wudu' and Zhuhr, that would count for him, (Part No. 7; Page No. 249) for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Deeds are rewarded based upon intentions, and every person will be rewarded according to what he intended. However, it is Sunnah to offer another two Rak`ahs to complete the regular Sunnah (supererogatory) Salah of Zhuhr, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to perform four Rak'ahs as supererogatory prayers before Zhuhr.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.