Hakam says that I asked Maqsim, "Can I make witr with three rak'ahs and go for prayer so that the prayer is not missed?" He replied, "Witr is only made with five or seven rak'ahs." I related this to Yahya bin Jazaar and Mujahid (may Allah be pleased with him), and they said, "Ask Maqsim for its reference." So when I asked him, he said that through two trustworthy narrators, this statement was conveyed to me by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) and Maymunah (may Allah be pleased with her) from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).