The ruling on praying Tarawih at home or in congregation
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Question:
He says: When I pray Tarawih with the imam, I feel that if I pray at home alone, I become more focused in my worship. So, should I pray at home or in congregation?
Answer:
The ruling is broad. If he prays in his home, there is no harm. If he prays in congregation, that is better, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed in congregation for three nights, then he feared it would become obligatory for them, so he said, “Pray in your homes.” When Allah took him and the revelation ceased, the Companions prayed in the mosque. They said, “Because the revelation has ceased, and it is not obligatory, so we will pray it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed it in the mosque.” 'Umar gathered Abu ibn Ka'b and prayed with him, and the Sunnah of praying Tarawih and standing in night prayer in the mosques continued. This is the best. And whoever prays in his home, there is no harm. The matter is broad; it is all voluntary.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says: When I pray Tarawih with the imam, I feel that if I pray at home alone, I become more focused in my worship. So, should I pray at home or in congregation?
Answer:
The ruling is broad. If he prays in his home, there is no harm. If he prays in congregation, that is better, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed in congregation for three nights, then he feared it would become obligatory for them, so he said, “Pray in your homes.” When Allah took him and the revelation ceased, the Companions prayed in the mosque. They said, “Because the revelation has ceased, and it is not obligatory, so we will pray it as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed it in the mosque.” 'Umar gathered Abu ibn Ka'b and prayed with him, and the Sunnah of praying Tarawih and standing in night prayer in the mosques continued. This is the best. And whoever prays in his home, there is no harm. The matter is broad; it is all voluntary.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نصيحة عامة للمسلمين — islamhouse.com (57:28)
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