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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the criterion for the preferred delay of the 'Isha' prayer?

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The questioner : Regarding the delay of the 'Isha' prayer, is it until the end of its time?

The Shaykh : Until the end of its time, but the night must not reach its midpoint unless you... the night must not reach its midpoint unless you... This is why we say to the housewives who stay up late that it is better for them to delay the 'Isha' prayer. Yes, Adam.

The questioner : May Allah reward you. Some imams in some countries...

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : ...habitually recite certain surahs in the Maghrib prayer, always reciting Surat al-Qadr and the surah
Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, قل هو الله أحد
[Al-Ikhlas 112:1]
. And when they are told about it, they say, "By the hadith... that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If one of you leads the people in prayer, he should shorten it. إذا أم أحدكم بالناس فليخفف
."
Source alathar.net

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