The ruling on gathering for the night prayer in congregation outside of Ramadan
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Question:
Is it permissible for a group to gather and perform the witr prayer outside of Ramadan, given that they are in the last part of the night and wake each other up?
Answer:
Making this a habit is not permissible, but doing it occasionally is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed the voluntary prayer in congregation on some occasions, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) did not go beyond this. Making it a habit every night is a bid'ah (religious innovation), but if it is done occasionally, there is nothing wrong with it.
Is it permissible for a group to gather and perform the witr prayer outside of Ramadan, given that they are in the last part of the night and wake each other up?
Answer:
Making this a habit is not permissible, but doing it occasionally is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed the voluntary prayer in congregation on some occasions, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) did not go beyond this. Making it a habit every night is a bid'ah (religious innovation), but if it is done occasionally, there is nothing wrong with it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/32 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:14:05)
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