Comparing the merit of praying the night prayer with the imam versus praying alone at home
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Question:
The questioner says: It is my habit to stand in night prayer and recite one part of the Qur'an in thirteen rak'ahs. Is it sufficient for me in Ramadan to pray with the imam, or should I continue with my own prayer?
Answer:
Praying with the imam is better. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 806Sahih (Darussalam). Your prayer with the imam, and attending the tahajjud prayer with the imam and the Muslims, is better than your praying alone in your house.
The questioner says: It is my habit to stand in night prayer and recite one part of the Qur'an in thirteen rak'ahs. Is it sufficient for me in Ramadan to pray with the imam, or should I continue with my own prayer?
Answer:
Praying with the imam is better. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Indeed, whoever stands (praying) with the Imam until he finished, then it is recorded for him that he prayed the whole night.
مَنْ قَامَ مَعَ الإِمَامِ حَتَّى يَنْصَرِفَ كُتِبَ لَهُ قِيَامُ لَيْلَةٍ
Source
لقاء مفتوح 20-09-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (20:11)
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