The nafil and Shaf’a are the same.  However the sunnah is to pray 8 nafl rakah and 3 rakah witr.

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This is not from the sunnah. It can be prohibited if the sun has not risen high enough.

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There is nothing wrong with reading Qur’aan from the Mus-haf during a naafil prayer, such as qiyaam al-layl. But in the case of obligatory prayers, it is makrooh to do that, because in most cases there is no need for it. But if there is a need, then there is nothing wrong with reading from […]

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The most authentic opinion is that it is highly recommended for women! As for praying it home, the most authentic opinion is that this is not allowed.

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