Rulings of Supererogatory Prayers

some voluntary acts which Allah loves

According to scientific researchers: “The eclipse is a natural phenomenon which should be regarded without alarm.” This is what the people whose concern is only for this world say about the eclipse. This is the reaction of the people of negligence. What about the people of faith?

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed about numbers of rak’ahs in Taraaweeh Prayer.

In this article, Sh. Jamal Zarabozo shows the merits and advantages of the night prayer.

In this booklet we have established, the evidences utilized for 20 raka’hs are weak and there is not a SINGLE Saheeh hadeeth or athar that mentions the Messenger of Allah (Sallalahu Alayhee Was-Sallam) prayed or commanded 20 raka’hs Taraaweeh. This booklet also contains the evidences for praying 8 raka’hs and establishes this to be the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (Sallalahu Alayhee Was-Sallam), the Practice of the Companions and those upon their way, All in light of the statements and understanding of the Scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah From amongst the Imaams of the Salaf, the Scholars of hadeeth of the past and present and the Jurists Up Until 1424H.

This is a questioned answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, Is taraaweeh prayer required for women? Which is better for women, to perform Taraaweeh at home or in a mosque?

A most rewarding and fulfilling part of a Muslim’s worship are those blessed moments that he spends praying in the depth of the night, privately addressing his Great Lord, sincerely glorifying Him, humbly imploring Him - beseeching His forgiveness and asking Him for favors. The voluntary "night prayer", or qiyaam, is indispensable for a person’s moral, spiritual, and physical welfare. Yet, it is greatly misunderstood and largely neglected by most Muslims.

In this brief article Dr Bilal Philips explained the correct way to perform Istikharah prayer in the light of Quran and Hadith.

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: "What is the virtue of Taraweeh prayers?".

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: " One of the imams stated that it is essential to complete Taraweeh prayer with the imam and not to leave halfway through, because what you have done with him, whether it is two rak’ahs or four, will not count for you. Is this correct?."

A question answered by Shaikh Saalih Fawzaan al-Fawzaan regarding: "What Should Be Done if Eid Coincides with Friday?"

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding:" Before the Eid prayer, the people recite dhikr in unison. Is this an innovation or is it is prescribed in the Eid prayer? If that is regarded as an innovation, what should we do? Should we leave the prayer place until the prayer begins?"

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding:" Is it permissible for me to offer Eid prayer at home because I cannot go to the mosque because of my health?."

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding:" I would like to know the guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) regarding Eid prayers."