Night Prayer in Congregation Among the Youth

Question:
The questioner says: We are a group of young men to whom Allah has granted guidance, and we live in a shared residence. If we want to pray the night prayer, should we pray it in congregation or individually?

Answer:
If this is done by agreement, arrangement, and regularity, then it is not permissible. However, if it happens by chance and you did not intend it, and you gathered in a place without intention and wanted to pray the night prayer in congregation, then there is no harm in that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood up for the night prayer, and Ibn Abbas was with him; he encouraged him to do so. Likewise, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood up for the night prayer, and Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman prayed with him, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not prevent him from doing so. So if this is by chance and without intention, there is no harm in it. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you