The 'Havineinu' Prayer in Our Time
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Question
Hello Rabbi, regarding the Havineinu prayer: a. Is it permissible to pray Havineinu as a voluntary prayer? b. Late at night, when the person praying is very tired, is there a permission to pray Havineinu (it seems so from the language of the Shulchan Aruch, which explicitly states "or if he knows he cannot pray a long prayer"), to avoid the curse "Abaye cursed anyone who prays Havineinu." Thank you, with great respect.
Answer
Hello Rabbi
In our times, Havineinu is not recited, except for the sick or in a great time of need.
When the time for prayer has not yet passed, one should not pray 'Havineinu', but should complete their prayer in the subsequent prayer by praying the Amidah twice, and in the case of illness or great need, it is permissible to shorten each of the middle blessings, as written by the Chayei Adam (mentioned in Mishnah Berurah, sec. 6).
Source
Biur Halacha (s.v. "or if he cannot"). Mishnah Berurah, sec. 6, in the name of Chayei Adam