The Tarawih Prayer and the Number of Its Rak'ahs
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Question:
Sa'd Muhammad, may Allah preserve you, asks about the Tarawih prayer in the blessed month of Ramadan, regarding its ruling and the number of rak'ahs in it, since there is a difference of opinion on this matter?
Answer:
Among the virtues of this month is that Allah prescribed the Tarawih prayer in it. It is the prayer performed after the obligatory prayer, specifically after the 'Isha' prayer and its sunnah. The Tarawih prayer is called that because they would rest after every two taslims, then they would continue the prayer and persist with it until they completed it.
As for the number of the Tarawih prayer, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), as is well known, did not exceed eleven rak'ahs or thirteen rak'ahs, neither in Ramadan nor in any other time. However, he would lengthen the prayer; he would lengthen the standing, lengthen the bowing, and lengthen the prostration. As Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood for prayer, he stood with him, and he recited al-Baqarah, he recited al-Baqarah, then al-Nisa, then Aal 'Imran in one rak'ah.Sunan Abi Dawud 873Sahih (Al-Albani) He would seek refuge This is the prayer of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). But the Companions saw that this was difficult for the people, so they lightened it and increased the number of rak'ahs to twenty-three rak'ahs. They lightened the length and increased the number of rak'ahs. It is obligatory that the Tarawih prayer be performed with tranquility.
With reflection upon the Qur'an and with humility, because it is a great prayer, and in this month it has an added virtue and an elevated status with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you and reward you.
Sa'd Muhammad, may Allah preserve you, asks about the Tarawih prayer in the blessed month of Ramadan, regarding its ruling and the number of rak'ahs in it, since there is a difference of opinion on this matter?
Answer:
Among the virtues of this month is that Allah prescribed the Tarawih prayer in it. It is the prayer performed after the obligatory prayer, specifically after the 'Isha' prayer and its sunnah. The Tarawih prayer is called that because they would rest after every two taslims, then they would continue the prayer and persist with it until they completed it.
As for the number of the Tarawih prayer, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), as is well known, did not exceed eleven rak'ahs or thirteen rak'ahs, neither in Ramadan nor in any other time. However, he would lengthen the prayer; he would lengthen the standing, lengthen the bowing, and lengthen the prostration. As Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood for prayer, he stood with him, and he recited al-Baqarah, he recited al-Baqarah, then al-Nisa, then Aal 'Imran in one rak'ah.
When he came to a verse which spoke of mercy, he stopped and made supplication, and when he came to verse which spoke of punishment, he stopped
لا يمر بآية رحمة إلا وقف يسأل الله ولا بآية عذاب إلا وقفseeking refuge in Allah, Mighty and Majestic
بالله عز وجلWith reflection upon the Qur'an and with humility, because it is a great prayer, and in this month it has an added virtue and an elevated status with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you and reward you.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 28-08-1438هـ — af.org.sa (9:36)
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