The Application of the Prohibition of Late-Night Conversation in the Contemporary Era

Question:
He asks: Does the prohibition by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) of late-night conversation and staying up after the 'Isha' prayer apply in our contemporary time, where it is the custom of people to sleep late?

Answer:
Yes. The Sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) continues until the Hour stands. Among its continuations is the dislike of late-night conversation and staying up after 'Isha', and this remains the case except for a benefit, as mentioned previously. The customs of people do not change the Sunnah, nor do they change the Shari'ah. Rather, it is obligatory that the customs of people submit to the Shari'ah and the Sunnah, not that the Sunnah submits to the customs of people. Yes.