The Ruling on Delaying the 'Isha' Prayer Until the End of Its Time
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Question:
A message was sent by one of the female listeners, saying: Some people say that delaying the 'Isha' prayer is better. Is this statement correct? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Yes, delaying the 'Isha' prayer is better until one-third of the night, if that is feasible. If it is not feasible due to fear of falling asleep, or due to other engagements, then it should not be delayed; rather, it should be prayed at the beginning of its time. This is the same for men. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he saw them gathering for 'Isha', would hasten it, and when he saw them delaying, he would delay it (peace and blessings be upon him). He prayed it one day after one-third of the night had passed, and he said:Sahih Muslim 638c (peace and blessings be upon him).
Therefore, the best course for men is to consider the situation of the followers. If they gather, he prays with them, even if it is at the beginning of the time. If they delay, he delays. As for the woman and the sick person who is at home, the best for them is to delay it. The best is to delay the 'Isha' prayer, unless one fears falling asleep, or fears other engagements; in that case, he brings it forward. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
A message was sent by one of the female listeners, saying: Some people say that delaying the 'Isha' prayer is better. Is this statement correct? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Yes, delaying the 'Isha' prayer is better until one-third of the night, if that is feasible. If it is not feasible due to fear of falling asleep, or due to other engagements, then it should not be delayed; rather, it should be prayed at the beginning of its time. This is the same for men. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he saw them gathering for 'Isha', would hasten it, and when he saw them delaying, he would delay it (peace and blessings be upon him). He prayed it one day after one-third of the night had passed, and he said:
This is the proper time for it; were it not that I would impose a burden on my people
إنه لوقتها لولا أن أشق على أمتيTherefore, the best course for men is to consider the situation of the followers. If they gather, he prays with them, even if it is at the beginning of the time. If they delay, he delays. As for the woman and the sick person who is at home, the best for them is to delay it. The best is to delay the 'Isha' prayer, unless one fears falling asleep, or fears other engagements; in that case, he brings it forward. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
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