Narrated 'Aisha: Originally, two Rakat were prescribed in every prayer. When the Prophet migrated (to Medina) four Rakat were enjoined, while the journey prayer remained unchanged(i.e. two Rakat).
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 58: Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar), Hadith #272
Narrated 'Aisha: Originally, two Rakat were prescribed in every prayer. When the Prophet migrated (to Medina) four Rakat were enjoined, while the journey prayer remained unchanged(i.e. two Rakat).
This hadith is from the book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 272 in book 58 of volume 5.
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