The Difference Between Tarawih and Qiyam al-Layl
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is there a difference between tarawih and qiyam al-layl in terms of performing the rak'ahs?
Answer:
Tarawih is in Ramadan, whereas qiyam al-layl is throughout the year. Is that a difference? Tarawih is in Ramadan. As for qiyam al-layl, it is in the rest of the year. Also, tarawih is not prayed except in Ramadan. The third of the differences is that congregation is prescribed for tarawih. Congregation is prescribed for it, and it is prayed in the mosque. As for qiyam al-layl, congregation is not prescribed for it, and it is not done in the mosque; it is done in the house. The night prayer is done in the houses; that is better.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is there a difference between tarawih and qiyam al-layl in terms of performing the rak'ahs?
Answer:
Tarawih is in Ramadan, whereas qiyam al-layl is throughout the year. Is that a difference? Tarawih is in Ramadan. As for qiyam al-layl, it is in the rest of the year. Also, tarawih is not prayed except in Ramadan. The third of the differences is that congregation is prescribed for tarawih. Congregation is prescribed for it, and it is prayed in the mosque. As for qiyam al-layl, congregation is not prescribed for it, and it is not done in the mosque; it is done in the house. The night prayer is done in the houses; that is better.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 18-05-1434هـ — alfawzan.live (42:28)
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