Ruling on performing the 'Isha' prayer behind one who is praying tarawih
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Q400: The questioner asks: How do I complete my 'Isha' prayer if I join an imam
who is praying tarawih, and the imam does not sit until he has completed four rak'ahs?
A400: This is an error. It is not permissible for the imam to pray or combine four rak'ahs in the tarawih prayer with a single taslim, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 1295Sahih (Al-Albani) So when he stands for the third rak'ah, you should separate from him and complete your prayer.
who is praying tarawih, and the imam does not sit until he has completed four rak'ahs?
A400: This is an error. It is not permissible for the imam to pray or combine four rak'ahs in the tarawih prayer with a single taslim, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Prayer by night and day should consist of pairs of rak'ahs.
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