[Machine] I prayed (performed Salah) eight rak'ahs with the Prophet peace be upon him in congregation. I then asked Ibn Abbas, "Why did he do that?" He said, "He wanted to make it easier for his ummah (followers) and not burden them."
صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ ثَمَانِيًا جَمِيعًا وَسَبْعًا جَمِيعًا قُلْتُ لِابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ لِمَ فَعَلَ ذَاكَ؟ قَال أَرَادَ أَنْ لَا يُحْرِجَ أُمَّتَهُ