Is congregation prescribed for the night prayer other than in Ramadan?

The questioner : Is congregation prescribed for the night prayer other than in Ramadan?

The Shaykh : It is prescribed, but not intentionally. Do you understand me?

The questioner : Not intentionally, meaning if...

The Shaykh : Meaning, it is not permissible to gather specifically for the night prayer other than in Ramadan, meaning, "Come, let us pray the congregational prayer at night." No. But if they are gathered by chance, it is permissible for them to pray, and one of them may lead them...

The questioner : Other than in Ramadan, meaning, do I pray the night prayer in congregation? I pray the night prayer other than in Ramadan in congregation with my wife?

The Shaykh : This is only by chance.
A visitor from Egypt: Since I arrived from Egypt, I have wanted to meet you, and praise be to Allah who has brought me together with you today.

The Shaykh : Welcome.
A visitor from Egypt: Welcome, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.
A visitor from Egypt: May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : When did you arrive?
A visitor from Egypt: About a month ago, approximately.

The Shaykh : Welcome.
A visitor from Egypt: Welcome, Shaykh.

The Shaykh : How are the brothers there? Are they well?
A visitor from Egypt: They are well, and praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

The Shaykh : May Allah keep you on the straight path in the call to Islam?
A visitor from Egypt: Yes, praise be to Allah.

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah. May Allah share you in the good.
A visitor from Egypt: May Allah reward you with good. They are, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, following that methodology you were speaking about just now, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good. I ask Allah to increase them in success, victory, honor, and glory.
A visitor from Egypt: Amen, amen, O Lord of the worlds. We ask Allah for that. May Allah reward you with good, Your Eminence.