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Is it permissible to pray the night prayer in congregation other than in Ramadan?

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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible to pray the night prayer in congregation other than in Ramadan, or is it specific to Ramadan?

Answer:
The regular practice of it is specific to Ramadan. As for praying it in congregation on some occasions, there is nothing wrong with it. However, making it a regular practice other than in Ramadan is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [ 3436/292] هل يجوز قيام الليل جماعة في غير رمضان؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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