Ruling on the supplication for completing the recitation of the Qur'an in the last nights of Ramadan

Question:
The questioner says: Is the supplication for completing the recitation of the Qur'an, which is recited annually in the tarawih prayer in the last nights of the month of Ramadan in the mosques, considered one of the newly introduced religious innovations?

Answer:
It is not one of the religious innovations; rather, it is recommended and a recommended practice (sunnah) that the Salaf (the earliest generations) did, and some of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. After completing the recitation of the Qur'an, they would supplicate with good supplications, whether in the tarawih prayer or otherwise. If a person completes the recitation of the Qur'an at any time, he should supplicate, whether in prayer or outside of prayer, and a response is hoped for. This was the practice of the Salaf, and it is what is narrated from a group of the Companions. So there is no blame in that; rather, it is required and prescribed (mashru'), and it contains much good. We ask Allah to accept from the Muslims. Yes.

The presenter: O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good.