ANSWER:

Of course the first person receives extra rewards!

Praying all the prayers except isha in the beginning time is one of the best deeds in Islam.

QUESTION: Two people pray Dhuhr within its time. One prays soon after it begins, while the other delays it until shortly before Asr without a valid excuse, such as watching football or gaming. If both prayers are valid, do they receive the same reward? Does the first receive extra reward for praying early, and does delaying without excuse reduce the second person’s reward?