What is the ruling on gathering to complete the recitation of the Qur'an and make supplication, and is it obligatory to respond to the invitation to such a gathering?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. This questioner says: "O honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on gathering to complete the recitation of the Qur'an for the purpose of supplication, and what is the ruling on attending such a gathering if a person is invited to it?"
The Shaykh : There is scholarly disagreement on this matter. As for when a person is not in prayer, there is a report from the Companions regarding this practice. Anas ibn Malik, when he intended to complete the recitation, would gather his family and make supplication. As for during prayer, I do not know it to be prescribed. However, the issue is subject to scholarly disagreement, and the scholars differ on it. Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) holds that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). So, if your imam holds this view and you are praying behind him, follow him, and there is no blame on you. Yes.
The Shaykh : There is scholarly disagreement on this matter. As for when a person is not in prayer, there is a report from the Companions regarding this practice. Anas ibn Malik, when he intended to complete the recitation, would gather his family and make supplication. As for during prayer, I do not know it to be prescribed. However, the issue is subject to scholarly disagreement, and the scholars differ on it. Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) holds that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). So, if your imam holds this view and you are praying behind him, follow him, and there is no blame on you. Yes.