This recommendation is especially emphasized between the call to prayer and the commencement call for the Maghrib prayer, based on the following report:
Abdullāh ibn Mughaffal reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Pray before the Maghrib prayer.” On the third occasion, he added: “For whoever wishes,” lest people take it as an established Sunnah. Recorded by al-Bukhārī. (1)
In a narration recorded by Abū Dāwūd, he said: “Pray two rak'ahs before Maghrib.” He then said: “Pray two rak'ahs before Maghrib—for whoever wishes,” for fear that people might take it as an established Sunnah. (2)
(8-4) The Prayer of Repentance
A Muslim should be diligent in fearing Allah Most High, remaining mindful of Him, and avoiding sin. If he does sin, he should hasten to repent and turn back to Allah.
The Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, prescribed this prayer upon repentance.
Asmā ibn al-Hakam al-Fazārī said: I heard Ali say: Whenever I heard a hadith from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, Allah benefited me through it as much as He willed; but when someone related a hadith to me—