Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer nine rak'ahs of Witr. When he grew older and became weak, he used to offer seven rak'ahs of Witr.

Hazrat Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer thirteen rak‘ahs of Witr. When he grew older and became weak, he used to offer seven rak‘ahs.

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, used to perform nine rak'ahs of Witr. When his blessed age increased and his body became heavy, he would perform seven rak'ahs of Witr and would offer two rak'ahs sitting.

Hasan narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, used to perform nine rak'ahs of Witr. When he became older and his body became heavy, he would perform seven rak'ahs of Witr and would offer two rak'ahs while sitting.

Hazrat Abdullah says that just as there are two rak'ahs for Maghrib prayer, there are two rak'ahs for Witr.

Ibrahim says that I mentioned before Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair the statement of Hazrat Abdullah: "Witr is seven or five, or it is not less than three." Upon this, Hazrat Saeed said that Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) said: I consider it disliked that incomplete three rak'ahs be performed. Rather, witr should be seven or five rak'ahs.

Hazrat Ibn Sabaq narrates that Hazrat Umar buried Hazrat Abu Bakr at night, and then entered the mosque and offered three rak‘ahs of Witr.

Hazrat Ismail bin Zaid narrates that Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit used to perform five rak‘ahs of Witr and did not say salam between them.

Hazrat Anas used to perform three rak'ahs of Witr.

Hazrat Ibn Mas'ud used to perform three rak'ahs of Witr.