Determining the Number of Rak'ahs in Obligatory Prayer

Question
Is it a requirement in obligatory prayer to specify the number of rak'ahs?
Answer
It is not required to have the intention for the number of obligatory units of prayer. See: Al-Wiqayah p. 144.
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