What is the difference between the tarawih prayer and standing in night prayer?
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The Shaykh : Buraydah.
The questioner : The honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him): What is the difference between the tarawih prayer and standing in night prayer?
The Shaykh : The tarawih prayer is standing in night prayer. However, the Muslims placed it at the beginning of the night, because it is easier for people than the end of the night. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not stand the entire night except in the last ten nights, for he used to stand the entire night. As for the beginning of the month, he would stand and then sleep. And despite this, he did not stand with his companions except for three nights, then he stopped out of fear that it would become obligatory upon the people. Yes.
The questioner : The honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him): What is the difference between the tarawih prayer and standing in night prayer?
The Shaykh : The tarawih prayer is standing in night prayer. However, the Muslims placed it at the beginning of the night, because it is easier for people than the end of the night. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not stand the entire night except in the last ten nights, for he used to stand the entire night. As for the beginning of the month, he would stand and then sleep. And despite this, he did not stand with his companions except for three nights, then he stopped out of fear that it would become obligatory upon the people. Yes.