Taraweeh prayers

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

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?."

Prayer is the greatest bond between the slave and his Lord as mentioned in the sunnah of the prophet pbuh.In this article some rulings of Tarawih prayer.

The virtue of Tarawih,the manner of the prophet in praying it and the number of rakahs.

Night prayers is the most honorable worships.Allah obliged fasting Ramadaan and The Messenger urged us to revive its nights by praying as The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward will have his past sins pardoned.’’

Lessons on Fasting, Taraweeh & zakaat: contains numerous beneficial points. Itis divided up into eight sections, which were designed to serve as lessons on distinct topics commonly talked about during the month of Ramadan.

A valuable message about Tarawih prayer and night prayer in Ramadan.

A brief message about the meaning of fasting,its virtues,its benefits,virtues of Ramadan and its fasting giving proofs from Quran and sunnah.

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

A summary of the rulings, etiquette and Sunnah of Qiyaam.

Fatawaa concerning Taraweeh