question #3 Sahih Muslim 690a, Book 6, Hadith 12 : How does the practice of shortening prayers relate to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)?

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said four rak’ahs in the noon prayer while at Medina, but he offered two rak’ahs in the afternoon prayer at Dhu’l-Hulaifa.