A question regarding the timing of Nafl prayers for Dhuhr and Asr when performed separately.
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
The time for the Nafl prayer of Dhuhr is from noon until the shadow of an object reaches two-sevenths of its length after Dhuhr. For example, if the length of the object is seven hand spans, the time for Nafl Dhuhr ends when the shadow reaches two hand spans.
The time for Nafl Asr extends until the shadow reaches four-sevenths of the length of the object.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Recommended Prayers, Footnote 2
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
The time for the Nafl prayers of both Dhuhr and Asr is from noon until the end of the time for the obligatory prayers. However, it is preferable to perform the obligatory Dhuhr prayer before the Nafl after the shadow reaches two-sevenths of the object's length, and similarly, it is preferable to perform the obligatory Asr prayer after the shadow reaches four-sevenths of the object's length. If one has already prayed one Rak'ah of Nafl, it is preferable to complete it before performing the obligatory prayer, whether for Dhuhr or Asr.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Times of Obligatory and Nafl Prayers, Section 505
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