The ḥadith is sound enough to be acted upon when corroborated by supporting reports. Even if one were to accept the criticisms leveled against it, a ḥadith whose weakness is not severe and that falls under a general Sharīʿah principle may still be applied in the realm of virtuous deeds.

The report urges believers to perform four voluntary rakʿahs before the ʿAṣr prayer and affirms that this practice is among the means of attaining Allah’s mercy.