or not? And if we say that it should be repeated, should it be repeated like other voluntary prayers, or like the eclipse prayer?
The answer is that the scholars hold three views on this:
The first view: it is not repeated.
The second view: it is repeated in its prescribed manner.
The third view: it is repeated in the manner of other voluntary prayers—that is, as two prayer cycles.
Those who consider the Prophet’s statement, peace and blessings be upon him, “Pray until that which has befallen you is removed,” say that what is prescribed is to perform it like other voluntary prayers, because the first prayer has ended and the command has been fulfilled through it.
Those who consider his statement, “Pray and supplicate ...” (1), say that the prayer has been performed, and what remains is supplication. The practice of the people is that it is not repeated. I have not found either view preponderant, but I follow the second—that is, not repeating it.
Fourth: It is sunnah to make an announcement for the eclipse prayer, saying, “The prayer is about to begin,” twice or three times—until one knows, or thinks it most likely, that the people have heard.
If we say this, the matter differs between night and day. At night, people may be asleep and thus the announcement may need to be repeated; whereas during the day, especially when sounds are quiet, announcing it twice or three times may suffice.
No other prayers are announced with this wording, because the five daily prayers are announced by the adhan.