Prolonging the Recitation in the Maghrib and 'Isha' Prayers
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, regarding the recitation of the Qur'an in the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers, if a person lengthens the recitation in Maghrib and likewise in 'Isha', is there a basis for this, or should he recite from the short surahs?
Answer:
If he is praying alone, he may recite and lengthen the prayer as much as he wishes. However, if he is leading people in prayer, he must consider their situation. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him) prayed with his people or his companions and recited Surat al-Baqarah, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was informed of this, he disapproved of Mu'adh and said: Sahih Ibn Hibban 10:696? He disapproved of his lengthening the recitation for them, as it was burdensome for them. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, regarding the recitation of the Qur'an in the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers, if a person lengthens the recitation in Maghrib and likewise in 'Isha', is there a basis for this, or should he recite from the short surahs?
Answer:
If he is praying alone, he may recite and lengthen the prayer as much as he wishes. However, if he is leading people in prayer, he must consider their situation. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever is the imam of the people, let him shorten the prayer, for among them are the old, the sick, and those in need. But if he prays for himself, let him lengthen it as much as he wishes.
أيكم أم الناس فليخفف، فإن فيهم الكبير والمريض وذا الحاجة، فإذا صلى لنفسه فليطول ما شاء،Are you a fitnah (trial), O Mu'adh?
أفتان أنت يا معاذ
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 03-01-1435هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (38:36)
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