Is delaying the 'Isha' prayer recommended or not?
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The questioner:
Is delaying the 'Isha' prayer desirable or not?
The Shaykh:
Yes, for one whom it does not burden, provided he does not leave the congregation for its sake. However, if it burdens him, he prays when the time for 'Isha' enters, or if he is attached to a congregation, he prays with them when they pray at the beginning of the time, and does not delay, and prays alone. Yes.
The questioner:
This is with regard to men, and with regard to women, it is a separate matter.
The Shaykh:
As for women, if delaying is easy for them, there is no harm in it, and it is better. And if it is difficult for them, or if they are preoccupied from the prayer if they delay, they pray at the beginning of the time.
Is delaying the 'Isha' prayer desirable or not?
The Shaykh:
Yes, for one whom it does not burden, provided he does not leave the congregation for its sake. However, if it burdens him, he prays when the time for 'Isha' enters, or if he is attached to a congregation, he prays with them when they pray at the beginning of the time, and does not delay, and prays alone. Yes.
The questioner:
This is with regard to men, and with regard to women, it is a separate matter.
The Shaykh:
As for women, if delaying is easy for them, there is no harm in it, and it is better. And if it is difficult for them, or if they are preoccupied from the prayer if they delay, they pray at the beginning of the time.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تأخير صلاة العشاء مستحب أم لا؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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