Key Points from the Document
- Salat-ul-Haja:
- A prayer for resolving life issues or permissible desires.
- Consists of 2 or 4 rakats with specific Surahs and supplications.
- Tarawih Prayer:
- Rakats: 20 rakats Sunnah Mu’akkadah for Ramadan, prayed after Isha.
- Timing: Starts after the Fard of Isha and ends before Fajr.
- Congregation: Sunnah Mu’akkadah Kifayah (communal obligation).
- Recommended Rest: Breaks between every 4 rakats, reflecting the meaning of “Tarawih.”
- Recitation in Tarawih:
- Completing the entire Qur’an is Sunnah Mu’akkadah for those who can.
- Those unable to recite the Qur’an are recommended to recite Surah Ikhlas three times per rakat.
- Leadership in Prayer:
- Only pubescent individuals can lead Tarawih.
- Hiring a Hafiz for payment is impermissible; gifts of appreciation are allowed.
- Innovations and Practices:
- Modern practices like rushed Shabina (reciting the Qur’an quickly in one night) are discouraged.
- The concept of 8 rakats is misinterpreted and lacks historical or scholarly consensus among the majority of Islamic schools.
- Historical Context:
- 20 rakats of Tarawih were established during Sayyidina Umar Ibn Khattab’s leadership to preserve Islamic traditions and Qur’anic recitation.
Quranic References
- Obedience to Leadership: Quran 4:59 – “Obey Allah, the Messenger, and those in authority among you.”
Hadith References
- Narration Supporting 20 Rakats:
- Abdullah Ibn Abbas reported Rasulullah ﷺ prayed 20 rakats aside from Witr in Ramadan. (Sources: Mussanaf Ibn Abi Shaibah, Jami’ al-Kabir, Baihaqi)
- Consensus Among Companions:
- Sayyidina Umar established 20 rakats, which was agreed upon by the Sahaba. (Narrated in Muwatta Imam Malik)
Questions and Answers Extracted
Question: What should someone recite during Tarawih if they are not a Hafiz?
Answer: They can recite Surah Ikhlas three times in each rakat, as it is equivalent to reciting the entire Qur’an.
Question: Is it permissible to lead Tarawih if one is not an adult?
Answer: No, only pubescent individuals can lead Tarawih; prayers led by a non-pubescent individual are invalid.
Question: What is the origin of the 8 rakat Tarawih concept?
Answer: The concept of 8 rakats stems from a misinterpretation of a Hadith related to Tahajjud, not Tarawih.
Summary of the Document
The document serves as a guide for various Islamic rulings and practices, particularly focusing on Salat-ul-Haja and Tarawih prayers during Ramadan. It explains the methodology, significance, and rulings of these prayers, clarifying common misconceptions such as the number of rakats for Tarawih and practices like Shabina. The historical and scholarly consensus for 20 rakats of Tarawih is highlighted, supported by authentic Hadith and the practice of Sayyidina Umar Ibn Khattab. Questions about leadership in prayers and recitation during Tarawih for non-Hafiz individuals are addressed, emphasizing accessibility and adherence to tradition.