The 20 Rakat Sunnah Muaqqadah prayer after Isha prayer in the month of Ramadan is called Taraweeh prayer. The word Tarawih is Arabic Tarawihah. Its plural is Taraweeh, which means rest. In this prayer of Ramadan, after every 4 rak'ahs, there is a delay and rest for some time, i.e. the time equal to 4 rak'ahs, so this prayer is named so.

The special worship of Mahe Ramadan is Tarawi. Tarawir Namaz is performed with great enthusiasm throughout the Muslim world. Tarawi is the most blessed Sunnah. Since the blessed days of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, Tarawih is the most effective worship in the month of Ramadan. It is desirable to engage in this worship with solitude and devotion.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "(O my Ummah), know that Allah has made the fasting of Ramadan obligatory upon you and has made the Taraweeh prayer Sunnah in its night. Therefore, whoever fasts during the day in this month with the intention of Khalis and faith only in the hope of reward." And if he prays Taraweeh at night, all his past sins will be forgiven." Therefore, more good deeds should be accumulated in this holy month.

Taraweer Namaz in the light of Hadith and Sunnah:

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Praise be to God, blessed be He, and may we pray for the purity of the people of our master Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.

You have in your hand a booklet written about the Tarawir Namaz. The booklet is small in size. But inshAllah it will be of great benefit. The booklet will reveal the truth about the number of rak'ahs of Taraweeh and dispel the doubts of those people who, in the name of upholding the Sunnah, say that eight rak'ahs of Taraweeh prayer and twenty rak'ahs of Taraweeh are bid'ah. But they do not know that due to such actions they are moving away from the path of justice and are going against the Sunnah.

They do not understand that the consequence of calling twenty rakat tarabee as bid'ah is very dire. By this it is proved that the Salaf and Khalaf and our predecessors and successors Imams were ignorant and misguided. This is not the end; On the contrary, according to their statement, even the cloak of Sahaba is stained with ignorance and corruption. Because, Umar RA. All the Companions of the Prophet supported him when he ordered twenty Rakat Taraweeh. No one objected; Instead, everyone has done Ijma.

So calling eight rak'at as Sunnah and calling twenty rak'at as Bid'ah is very dangerous. But that's what they're saying. By saying these things, people are being troubled, they are destroying the unity of the Muslims and they are tearing the unity of the Muslims into pieces. The sad thing is, they are doing these things and thinking, they are doing very noble deeds.

For this reason, it seems important to hold a pen about Tarawi. In order to dispel misconceptions in this regard, the correct position of the Sahih Sunnah and the Ummah is clarified. For ease of discussion I have organized the booklet under the following headings:

1. A few preliminary words.

2. The command and virtue of Tarawi prayer.

3. Who first read the Taraweeh prayer?

4. This is the reason why this prayer is called Tarawir prayer.

5. Number of rakats of Tarawi prayer and the statements of Ulamae Keram about it.

6. Evidence on 'Twenty Rakat Taraweeee Sunnah'.

7. The reign of Haramain Sharifin.

8. Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. The settled fatwa of

9. The Sunnah of Umar is the Sunnah of the Prophet.

10. Some recommendations and conclusions to the youth.

O Allah! Save us from all kinds of severe fitnahs, save us from the worship of instincts, grant us sincerity and devotion, and keep us free from the addiction to fame. Undoubtedly, You hear all and accept all the dua of the servant.

A few preliminary words

For ages Muslims have lived in prosperity. They are brothers. They used to treat each other with love and help and cooperation and performed the Taraweeh prayers in the month of Ramadan with love, heart and unity. In short, the Muslims were covered with the mantle of mutual love by virtue of Islam's unique teachings and well-developed way of life.

In this way, the atmosphere of love and intimacy prevailed in the Muslim society for ages. Nothing could mar their serenity, destroy their unity; Neither in Ramadan, nor outside of Ramadan. Because, their main preoccupation was the Qur'an and worshiping. On the other hand, where was their chance to give attention?

Then came the present age; An age of stagnation of thought and poverty of knowledge. Now the Muslims have focused their entire thought and preoccupation on sectarian matters. As if there is no need to pay attention to the essential and fundamental aspects of religion. But the major part of importance and engagement should have been spent on it.

Thus, due to such preoccupation with secondary and branch matters, disputes and quarrels have crept into us. And because of this strife, we have fallen behind, unable to get along with others. But once we were the pioneers, leading the world.

Surprisingly, these people who deviate from the straight lines of Islam and create conflict are not ordinary people; Eminent persons, who occupy the seats of leadership of the Ummah. They express themselves as scholars of the Qur'an and Sunnah, claim to be the followers of the Salaf Salehin, and think that they have attained such excellence in talent and knowledge that very few scholars of today have been able to reach this far.

On the contrary, some of them have become victims of arrogance and have reached such a level that they have started standing in the queue of mujtahid imams. Then came such strange ijtihads, which conflicted with the Ulama of the predecessors and successors of Jumu'ah. As a result, the unity of Muslims is destroyed, the unity of the Ummah is broken. How beautifully the poet said-

يا علما العسر, يا ملح البلد + ما يصله الملح ثدي الملح فسد

Deen creates palaces of heart and unity among each other, strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood. And today due to stupidity and instinct, religion is being used as a tool of division and strife and in the name of religion, all the bonds of faith brotherhood are being broken. However, Allah Ta'ala has called for the unity of Muslims based on religion. He said-

اِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُوْنَ اِخْوَةٌ فَاَصْلِحُوْا بَیْنَ اَخَوَیْكُمْ وَ اتَّقُوا اللّّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُوْنَ.

Indeed all Muslims are brothers. So settle between your two brothers... - Surah Hujurat (49): 10

Alas! Shaykhs of this era have brought about a severe disaster among the Muslims by their own judgment and ijtihad! What a terrible danger the blind bias of their ways and ways has brought upon us! These shaykhs (expressing ummah-separate opinions) want to gain fame. That is why they are demanding to be Mujtahid in this difficult time for Muslims.

They spread the smoke of hatred and discord among the common Muslims and ignited riots and riots over trivial issues. Is it permissible to make dhikr with the tasbeeh hand or not, where to place the hands in prayer, how to pray the Taraweeh prayer, whether it is permissible to kiss the hand of the scholar out of respect, whether it is permissible to stand in respect of the guest, whether ijtimayi dhikr is permissible or not, after the recitation of the Qur'an, 'Sadaqallahul Azim.. .'They started sedition on minor issues like whether it can be said or not. But here there is no difference between halal and haram. At most, if one method is better, the other method is also permissible.

These are ancillary matters of Shariat. With these they incite sedition in the society and propagate them with such importance that they appear to be the fundamentals of the Shari'ah. They need to be given as much importance as the unity of creed and ummah, and they need to be preoccupied as much as it is necessary to spend a concerted effort to resist Christian missionaries and other subversive calls, and to combat atheism, heresy, and moral decay spreading among the youth. To build strong unity to prevent speed. The idea is that after the division of the Muslims by the colonial enemies, there is a need for a class from among them, who will fill the division into sixteen sections of the Ummah.

The sad thing is, these Shaykhs are busy and satisfied with such nefarious activities. Allah Ta'ala has said:

كُلُّ حِزْبٍۭ بِمَا لَدَیْهِمْ فَرِحُوْنَ.

Each team is happy with the approach they think they have taken. - Surah Muminun (23): 53

The most painful thing is this division, enmity and strife among Muslims, called zeal and steadfastness towards religion. All these are called Ihyaus Sunnah (Reviving the Sunnah). Sometimes it is said that this is the ideal of the Salaf Saleheen and the great predecessors. But they have nothing to do with them.

If these Shaykhs had thought a little, they would have understood that it was a deep conspiracy by the enemies. Their aim is to divert the attention of the Muslims from important areas by putting them behind them and to create severe conflicts among themselves, so that the unity of the Muslims is broken and their strength fragmented. However, Allah Ta'ala has urged the unity and solidarity of Muslims and has issued a stern warning against hatred and division. Referred to-

وَ ععْتَصِمُوْا بِحَبْلِ اللهِ جَمِیْعًا وَّ لَا تَفَرَّقُوْا وَ اذْكُرُوْا نِعْمَتَ اللهِ عَلَیْكُمْ اِذْ كُنْتُمْ اَعْدَاءُ فَاَلَّفَ بَينَ قُلُوْبِكُمْ فَاَصْبَحْتُمْ بِنِعْمَتِهٖۤ اِخْوَانًا.

Hold fast to the rope of Allah (i.e. His Deen and Book) and do not divide among yourselves. Remember the favor that Allah has bestowed on you. There was a time when you were each other's enemies. Then Allah joined your hearts together. As a result, by his grace you became brothers. - Surah Ale-Imran (3): 103

Also mentioned-

وَ لَا تَكُوْنُوْا كَالَّذِيْنَ تَفَرَّقُوْا وَ اخْتَلَفُوْا مِنْۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ الْبَیِّنٰتُ وَ وَ وَ وَ ُولٰٓىِٕكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ.

And do not be like those people (i.e. the Jews and the Nazarenes) who, after clear signs had come to them, were divided and divided among themselves. For such people there is severe punishment. - Surah Ale Imran (3): 105

If these brothers who claim to be followers of the Salaf want to serve Islam, then what harm would they do if they did the Taraweeh prayer eight rakat or twenty rakat, counting the time of tasbeeh with fingers not tasbeeh-dana, doing zikr-azkaar individually, not in congregation- about these things. Did not bother the Muslims?

What would have been their problem if they had devoted their efforts and attention to resisting atheism and Communism, instead of spending their time opposing Muslim worship?

Do they not remember the words of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa, the guide of truth -

إِنّ الدِّينَ يُسْرٌ, وَلَنْ يُشَادّ الدِّينَ أَحَدٌ إِلّا غَلَبَهُ.

Undoubtedly, religion is simple. Whoever is strict about religion will be defeated. - Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 39

Did not reach their ears this hadith of the Holy Prophet -

بَشِّرُوا وَلَا تُنَفِّرُوا, وَيَسِّرُوا وَلَا تُعَسِّرُوا.

Give glad tidings, and do not create hatred. Make it easy, don't make it difficult. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 3038; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1732

O Allah! Please guide us. Beware of following instincts. O Rabbul Alamin! Protect us from all severe seditions.

Now starting the main discussion i.e. details of Nawabi guidance regarding Taraweer Namaz. Allah Ta'ala is the Helper and the Giver of Tawfeek.

Command and virtue of Taraweer prayer

Tarawir prayer is the prayer that is performed after Isha and before Witr in the month of Ramadan. This prayer is Sunnah for all men and women. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam regularly offered Taraweeh prayers and encouraged others. After his death, the Sahaba-Tabayeen also performed the Tarawir prayer with importance.

Taraweer prayer is one of the symbols of Ramadan. There is a lot of dignity and greatness of Taraweeh in the hearts of Muslims and it has special honor and excellence in the eyes of Allah Rabbul Alameen. It is in the Hadith Sharif that the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said:

مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا, غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ.

Whoever prays during the night of Ramadan with faith and hope for reward, his past sins will be forgiven. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 37

The purpose of the hadith is that a person who has faith in Allah and hopes for reward and reward in the court of Allah and engages in prayer, dhikr, recitation etc. during the night of Ramadan, Allah will forgive all his past sins. The rest of the poets! So that's why you have to repent about Khalees. Many scholars have expressed a clear opinion on this. 1

Who first read the Taraweeh prayer?

Ibn Qudama rah. In his large and extensive book 'Almugni' he said-

Tarawir Namaz Sunnah Muakkadah. The first three who started this prayer were Rasool Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace. This matter has been stated in several hadiths. For example:

1. Abu Huraira RA. He said, Rasool Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace, used to encourage fasting during Ramadan, i.e. worshiping at night. But he did not give orders with firmness. He used to say-

مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا, غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ.

Whoever prays during the night of Ramadan with faith in the hope of reward, his past sins will be forgiven. - Sahih Muslim, Hadith 759

2. Ayesha. Described-

إِنّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ صَلّى فِي الْمَسْجِدِ ذَاتَ لَيْلَةٍ, فَصَلّى بِصَلَاتِهِ نَاسٌ, ثُمَّ صَلّى مِنَ الْقَابِلَةِ فَكَثُرَ النّاسُ, ثُمّ اجْتَمَعُوا مِنَ اللّيْلَةِ الّالِثَةِ, أَوِ الرّابِعَةِ فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ فَلَمّا أَصْبَحَ, قَالَ: قَدْ رَأَيْتُ الّذِي صَنَعْتُمْ, فَلَمْ يَمْنَعْنِي مِنَ الْخُرُوجِ إِلَيْكُمْ إِلّا أَنِّي خَشِيتُ أَنْ تُفرَضَ عَلَيْكُمْ. وَذَلِكَ فِي رَمَضَانَ.

One night of Ramadan, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went to the mosque and stood in prayer. A number of Companions followed him. He prayed on the second night as well. There was a lot of worship this night. Then on the third or (says Rabi) the fourth night, the Companions gathered in the mosque; But that night he did not leave the room.

When morning came, he looked at the Companions and said, I saw that you have come. However, I did not come to you fearing that I do not know that this prayer is made obligatory upon you. - Sahih Muslim, Hadith 761

3. Abu Huraira RA. Described from-

خَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, فَإِذَا أُنَاسٌ فِي رَمَضَانَ يُصَلّونَ فِي نَاحِيَةِ الْمَسْجِِ, فَقَالَ: مَا هَؤُلَاءِ? فَقِيلَ: هَؤُلَاءِ نَاسٌ لَيْسَ مَعَهُمْ قُرْآنٌ, وَأُبَيّ بْنُ كَعْبٍ يُصَلِّي, وَهُمْ يُصَلُّونَ بِصَلَاتِِِ, فَقَالَ النّّيّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ: أَصَابُوا, وَنِعْمَ مَا صَنَعُوا.

Once the Holy Prophet came out of the room and came to the mosque. See, some people are praying in one corner of the mosque. He asked, what are they doing? It is said that they themselves are not memorizers of the Qur'an, so they are praying behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Then the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, "They have decided." The work has been very good. 2

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the first to offer the Taraweeh prayer. Even then it is said that Umar RA. Taraveer prayer has started. This is because he was the first to organize the congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Ubai Ibn Ka'b under his command. Taraweer Jamaat started with people. Abdur Rahman Ibn Abdul Kari Rah. said-

خَرَجْتُ مَعَ عُمَرَ بْنِ الخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ لَيْلَةً فِي رَمَضَانَ إِلَى المَسْجِدِ, فَإِذَا النّاسُ اَوْزَاعٌ _أَيْ يُصَلُّوْنَ جَمَاعَاتٍ جَمَعاَاتٍ_ مُتَفَرِّقُونَ, يُصَلِّي الرّجُلُ لِنَفْسِهِ, وَيُصَلِّي الرَّجُلُ فَيُصَلِّي بِصَلَتِهِ الرّرْطُ, فَقَالَ عُمَرُ: إِنِّي أَرَى لَوْ جَمَعْتُ هَؤُلاَءِ عَلَى قَارِئٍ وَاحِدٍ, لَكَانَ أَمْثَلَ _أَيْ أَفْضَلَ وَأَقْرَبَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ_ ثُمَّ عَزَمَ, فَجَمَعَهُمْ عَلَى أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ, ثُمّ خَرَجْتُ مَعَهُ لَيْلَةً أُخْرَى, وَالنَّاسُ يُصَلّونَ بِصَلَةِ قَارِئِهِمْ, قَالَ عُمَرُ: نِعْمَ الِدْعَةُ هَذِهِ وَالّتِي يَنَامُونَ عَنْهَا أَفْضَلُ مِنَ الّتِي يَقُومُونَ. يُرِيدُ اخِرَ اللّيْلِ وَكَانَ النّاسُ يَقُومُونَ أَوّلَهُ.

One night of Ramadan I went out with Umar RA. I see that people are praying in small congregations. Some are reading alone and some are praying, some people are doing Iqtida. Omar Ra. He said, it seems that it would be better if we gather everyone behind one imam. Then decided on this matter and made everyone stand behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b.

Went out with him another night. People praying in congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Omar Ra. Then he said, This is a good innovation.

The Companions used to pray in the first part of the night (Taraweer). Omar Ra. He said, "That prayer during which they are asleep is better than this prayer." That is, the last night prayer. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2010) -Almughni, Ibn Qudama 2/166

It is clear from these hadiths that the first person to perform the Taraweeh prayer was Sayyiduna Rasoole Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace. He performed Taraweeh Jamaat with his Companions for three or four nights. After that, he was merciful to them and did not perform congregation anymore. Because, he fears, Taraweer prayer may become obligatory if he prays Tarawir with regular congregation. As a result, it will be a sin if you do not pray regularly. The following tradition makes the matter more clear-

إِنّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, خَرَجَ مِنْ جَوْفِ اللّيلِ فَصَلّى فِي الْمَسْجِدِ, فَصّلى رِجَالٌ بِصَلَاتِِ, فَأَصْبَحَ النّاسُ يَتَحَدّثُونَ بِذَلِكَ, فَاجْتَمَعَ أَكْثَرُ مِنْهُمْ, فَخَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسلّمَ فِي الّيلَةِ الثانِيَةِ, فَصَلّوْا In فَلَمّا كَانَتِ اللّيْلَةُ الرّابِعَةُ عَجَزَ الْمَسْجِدُ عَنْ أَهْلِهِ, فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, فَطَفِقَ رِجَالٌ مِنْهُمْ يَقُولُونَ: الصّلَةَ, فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ حَتّى خَرَجَ لِصَلَةِ الْفَجْرِ, فَلَمّا قَضَى الْفَجْرَ أَقْبَلَ عَلَى النّاسِ, ثُمّ تَشَهّدَ, فَقَالَ: أَمّا بَعْدُ, فَإِنّهُ لَمْ يَخْفَ عَلَيّ شَأْنُكُمُ اللّيْلَةَ, وَلَكِنِّي خَشِيتُ أَنْ تُفْرَضَ عَلَيْكُمْ صَلَةُ الّيْلِ فَتَعْجِزُوا عَنْهَا.

Once in the month of Ramadan, the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, went out in the middle of the night and went to the mosque and prayed. Some people followed him. In the morning people discussed the matter among themselves. More people gathered the next night. Rasool Kareem Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam went to the mosque, they prayed behind him. In the morning people discussed it more. So on the third night the number of Muslims increased a lot. The Prophet went to the mosque and prayed, people followed him. On the fourth night, there are so many Muslims that the mosque is not being assembled. But the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, did not go out for prayer that night. Seeing that, some people started shouting assalat, assalat. But no, the Holy Prophet did not come out. He went to the mosque at dawn. When the Fajr prayer was over, he turned to the Muslims and recited the sermon and said, Listen! I am not aware of your situation tonight. But I fear that if you do not know (if you perform regular congregational prayers), the Tarawir prayer becomes obligatory on you and then you will be unable to perform it. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 924; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 761

In another tradition,

فَتُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ وَالأَمْرُ عَلَى ذَلِكَ.

It was in this situation that the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, passed away. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2012

This is the reason why this prayer is called Tarawir prayer

The night prayer of Ramadan is called Tarawi. Because Taraweer prayer is a long prayer with many rakats. Muslims take 'Tarbeeh' i.e. rest and relaxation after every four rak'ahs. After that he started praying again in succession. That's why this prayer is called Salat Taraweeh, meaning a prayer with ease and comfort.

Arabic linguist Ibn Manjur. Said, the word تَرَاوِيْحُ (Taraweeh) is the plural of تَرْوِيْحَةٌ. تَرْوِيْحَةٌ means to take comfort once. For example تَسْلِيْمَةٌ means salutation once. The Sunnah prayer of the night of Ramadan is called the prayer of Taraweeh (rahat) because the Muslims take the rahat after every four rak'ahs.

Ibn Manjur rah. Said, And Rahat means not having fatigue and suffering. As mentioned in Hadith Sharif-

أَرِحْنَا بِهَا يَا بِلَالُ.

Hey Belal! Comfort us through prayer. -Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 23088; Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith 4985; Muzame Kabir, Tabrani, Hadith 6215

That is, if you give the call to prayer, then you will get relief by performing the prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to find relief in prayer. Because in prayer there is a private conversation with Allah. That is why he said-

جُعِلَتْ قُرّةُ عَيْنِي فِي الصّلَةِ.

The coolness of my eyes is kept in prayer. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 12293; Sunan Nasa'i, Hadith 3939) -Lisanul Arab, Volume: 1, Maddah: Ruh

Therefore, in the above-mentioned Sahih Hadiths, the Qiyam of Ramadan (Ramadan night prayer) is mentioned, that Qiyam of Ramadan is the Tarawir prayer.

Number of Rakats of Tarawir Namaz

It is proved from the earlier hadiths that the Taraweeh prayer is Sunnah Mu'akkadah. Its number of rakats is twenty and twenty three with bitir. This is how the Ummah era is going. From the time of Caliph Rasheed Umar Ibn Khattab, the predecessors and successors of all Muslims agree on this. None of the imams of the four madhhabs disagreed with this. Yes, Mujtahid Imam Malik of Medina. There is a narration from that Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakats. His evidence for this opinion is the deeds of the people of Madinah at that time. Nafe Rah. It was narrated that he said, I saw the people of Madinah praying forty-nine rak'ats in Ramadan (thirty-six rak'ats of Tarawi and three rak'ats of witr). (-Mukhtasaru Qamil Lail, p. 201; Fathul Bari 5/352 باب: فضل من قام رمضان)

However, Imam Malik rah. Famous narrations from the Shafi'i, Hanbali and Hanafi schools of thought. That is, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rakat. So the imams of the four madhhabs agree on twenty rak'ahs and ijma is established on it. And in this way Allah Ta'ala has protected the believers from the harm of disputes.

Evidence of the Mujtahid Imams

Baihaki Rah. And other muhaddis described in Sahih Sanad that the famous companion Saib Ibn Yazid. said-

كَانُوا يَقُومُونَ عَلَى عَهْدِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ فِي شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ بِعِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

During the month of Ramadan during the reign of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to recite twenty rakats of Tarawi. 3 -Sunan Kubra, Bayhaqi 2/496

2. Tabei Yazid Ibn Ruman rah. said-

كَانَ النّاسُ يَقُومُونَ فِي زَمَانِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ فِي رَمَضَانَ بِثَلَاثٍ وَعِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

During the era of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to pray twenty-three rakats. -Muatta Malek, Asar 380; Sunane Kubra, Bayhaqi 2/496

That is, they read twenty rak'ats of Tarawi and three rak'ats of witir.

3. Abul Alia Rah. Described from-

عَنْ أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ أَنّ عُمَرَ أَمَرَ أُبَيّا أَنْ يُصَلِيَ بِالنّاسِ فِي رَمَضَانَ فَقَالَ إِنّ النّاسَ يَصُومُونَ النّهَار وَلَا يحسنون َن يقَالَ فَلَوْ قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ عَلَيْهِمْ بِاللّيْلِ! فَقَالَ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ! هَذَا شَيْءٌ لَمْ يَكُنْ, فَقَالَ قَدْ عَلِمْتُ, وَلَكِنّهُ أَحْسَنُ, فَصَلّى بِهِمْ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَة.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. said, Umar RA. He said to him, people fast during the day. (But many) cannot recite the Quran beautifully. (It would have been better) if you had gathered the Taraweeh prayers and recited the Qur'an to them! Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. He said, O Amirul Mu'minin! This practice was not in the era of the Prophet! Omar Ra. He said, I know that. However, it will be better if you do Jamaat. Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. He recited twenty rakats of Tarawi with the Companions. 4 - Al-Ahadisul Mukhtarah, Hadith 1161; Musnad Ahmad Ibn Mani'-Qanjul Ummal (Hadith 23471)

In the light of Aimmaye Keram's speech, Tarawi is twenty rakat

Ibn Qudama rah. duplicated the Ijma regarding the twenty rak'at Taraweeh and refuted the second opinion of Imam Malik, which states that the Taraweeh prayer is thirty-six rak'ahs. Ibn Qudama rah. said-

Ramadhan and Taraweeh prayers are twenty rakats in Qiyam. This prayer is Sunnah Muakkadah. Taraweer prayer was started by the Prophet himself. But it is said that Taraweer prayer was started by Umar. This is because he was the first to organize the congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Under his command, Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Taraweer Jamaat started with people.

In one narration, Umar went out on a night of Ramadan. You see, people are praying in small congregations. Omar Ra. He said, If we gather everyone behind one imam (then it will be better). Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b made them all stand in a congregation behind the Prophet.

Then another night he went out and saw people praying with the congregation behind the imam. Omar Ra. Then he said, This is a good innovation. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2010

Then Ibn Qudama. Said, according to Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ats. This is Sufian Chauri Rah., Abu Hanifa Rah. And like Shafi'i rah. Imam Malik rah. He said, Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakat. He adopted the deeds of the people of Madinah at that time.

Evidence of twenty rakat taraweer is Umar ra. When Ubai ibn Ka'b made the Companions stand behind him, he recited twenty rak'ats of Taraweeh with them. Yazid Ibn Ruman Rah. From Imam Malek rah. Narrated that during the era of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to pray twenty-three rakats (including three rakats of witr).

Ali Ra. It is narrated that he appointed an imam to recite twenty rak'ats of tarabee with the Companions and followers.

Umar ra in front of other companions. And Ali RA's instructions and this practice of the Companions is of the level of Ijma.

Ibn Qudama rah. He also said:

If it is proven that (in the era of Imam Malik) all the people of Madinah recited thirty-six rakats of Tarawi, then Umar. It is better to follow what he did and what the Sahabah Keram agreed upon in his era. Some scholars said that the people of Makkah used to perform tawaf between four rakats. The people of Madinah used to pray four rakat instead of Tawaf to get that reward. But needless to say, it is better to act according to the number of rakats that the Companions were on.

Ali Ra. It is narrated that he visited different mosques in one Ramadan. People are praying by lighting lamps in them. Then Ali Ra. He said, May Allah illuminate the grave of Umar, as He illuminated our mosques.

Imam Ahmad rah. He said, Tarawir Namaz will be prolonged as much as it is bearable for Muslims, so that they do not suffer. The issue of Qaraat depends on the tolerance of Muslims. Qazi Rah. Said, Tarawi should not be less than one khatam in the whole Ramadan and it is not correct to read more than one khatam; So that Muslims do not suffer. -Almughni, Ibn Qudama 2/167

(The author said,) According to the famous opinion of Imam Malek, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ats. So the ijma of the mujtahid imams regarding twenty rak'ahs being better is being confirmed. Shaykh Dardi's Maleki Rah. He said, Taraweer prayer is twenty rakat in Ramadan. It will be performed after the Isha prayer. Except for the three rakats of bitir, every two rakats will return the salam. It is mustahab to recite one verse in twenty rak'ahs every night. In this way, once in the entire tarabee, the Qur'an is finished.

If there is no fear that the mosque will be empty from the congregation, then it is better to pray the Taraweeh prayer alone at home. And if there is fear that the mosque will be empty, it is better to attend the congregation in the mosque. -Aqrabul Masaliq Ala Madhabil Imam Malik 1/552; Ashharhus Sagir Ala Akrabil Masalik 1/552

However Imam Shafi'i rah. And the Madhhab of Imam Abu Hanifa RA also read twenty rakat Tarawi. Because, during the caliphate of Umar Farooq RA, the Companions agreed on it. Imam Ibn Abdul Bar Rah. said-

وَهُوَ الصّحِيحُ عَنْ أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ مِنْ غَيْرِ خِلَافٍ مِنَ الصّحَابَةِ.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. It is correct that he recited twenty rak'ats of tarabee with the Companions. There is no disagreement among the Companions. (Al-Istiqar 5/157)

In Mukhtasarul Muzaani Kitab (p. 21), Imam Shafi'i rah. said-

And the لِأَنّهُ رُوِيَ عَنْ عُمَرَ, وَكَذَلِكَ يَقُومُونَ بِمَكَّةَ وَيُوتِرُونَ بِثَلَاثٍ.

I saw the people of Madinah, they prayed forty-nine rakats (including three rakats of witir). However, twenty rak'ats are better for me. Because, this is Omar Ra. Narrated from and I also saw the people of Makkah, they read twenty rak'ats of tarabee and three rak'ats of witir.

The statement of Imam Tirmidhi

Imam Tirmidhi. said-

and عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً, وَهُوَ قَوْلُ الثّوْرِيِّ, وَابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ, وَالشّافِعِيِّ.

وقَالَ الشّافِعِيّ: وَهَكَذَا أَدْرَكْتُ بِبَلَدِنَا بِمَكّةَ يُصَلّونَ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

Umar ra., Ali ra. And what has been narrated from other Companions is based on the actions of most of the people of knowledge. That is, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rakat. Sufian Chaori Rah., Abdullah Ibn Mubarak Rah. And Shafi'i's madhhab is also according to this. Shafi'i Rah. He said, I saw the people of Makkah, they read twenty rakat tarabee. - Jame Tirmidhi 2/327-328

Ibn Rushd rah. said-

Imam Malik rah. -According to a narration-, Imam Abu Hanifa rah., Shafi'i rah. And Ahmad Rah. 20 rakat without witr accepted Taraweeh. -Bidayatul Mujtahid 2/262

Imam Nawabi Rah. said-

According to our Shafi'i Madhhab, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ahs. In every two rak'ats, return the salam and four rak'ats consecutively, perform 'Tarbeeha' or rest.

Abu Hanifa Rah. And his followers and Ahmad Rah., Dawood Rah. And this is the same with other Imams. Qazi Yaz Rah. He said, the Madhhab of the Ulama of Jumuhur is also the same.

Imam Malik rah. Said, Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakats excluding Witr. 5 - Almajmu' 3/526

Imam Ibn Taymiyyah. said-

إِنّهُ قَدْ ثَبَتَ أَنّ Abi بْنَ كَعْبٍ كَانَ يَقُومُ بِالنّاسِ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً فِي قِيَامِ رَمَضَانَ وَيُوتِرُ بِثَلَاثِ. فَرَأَى كَثِيرٌ مِنْ الْعُلَمَاءِ أَنّ ذَلِكَ هُوَ السّنّةُ; لِأَنّهُ أَقَامَهُ بَيْن الْمُهَاجِرِينَ وَالْأَنْصَارِ وَلَمْ يُنْكِرْهُ مُنْكِرٌ.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Twenty rak'ats of tarabee and three rak'ats of witr were recited with the Companions - this is well-authenticated. So this is the Sunnah according to many scholars. Because, Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Muhajir and Ansar Sahaba prayed twenty rakat in the presence of Keram. No one objected to it then. -Majmool Fatawa, Ibn Taymiyyah 23/112-123

In 'Majmu'atul Fatawan Najdiyya', Shaykh Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab mentioned in response to a question about the number of rakats of the Tarawi prayer that Umar RA. When Ubayy Ibn Ka'b arranged the Jamaat through the Prophet, the Companions recited twenty rak'ats of Taraweeh.

These quotes from the Imams of the Muslim Ummah prove that the twenty rakat tarabee that is currently established among Muslims is right. There is no room for doubt. Twenty rakats are proven by the deeds of the Companions. The Ijma of the Imams of the four Madhhabs, who are the beacons of guidance and the towers of knowledge and wisdom for all ages. Umar RA also gave instructions for this number. And the commentary of Sahih Hadith is-

إِنّ اللهَ تَعَالَى جَعَلَ الْحَقّ عَلَى لِسَانِ عُمَرَ وَقَلْبِهِ.

Allah Ta'ala has preserved truth and truth in Umar's tongue and lips. -Jamee Tirmidhi, Hadith 3682; Musannaf Ibn Abi Shayba, Hadith 32649; Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 5145, 21295, 21457; Sahih Ibn Hibban, Hadith 6889

(to be continued inshallah)

Translated by: Maulana Imran Hussain and Maulana Ridwan

annotations

1. For this, see Alfiqhul Wazyh Alal Mazahibil Arbaa, Dr. Muhammad Bakr Ismail 3/25

2. Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith 1377

The hadith has a rabbi named Muslim Ibn Khaled Makhoomi. Abu Dawud Rah. He said, he is a weak Rabi. Ibn Hajar Rah. Said, this description is wrong. Being correct, Umar RA. Ubayy ibn Ka'b raised the Jamaat of Taraweeh behind the Prophet. -Fathul Bari 4/218

3. Ashar's Sanad is valid. Many Faqihs and Muhaddiths have given evidence by this Asha and several Hafeezul Hadith Imams have clearly called it Sahih. For example, Imam Nabbi, Waliuddin Subaki, Tajuddin Subaki, Badruddin Aini, Jalaluddin Suyuti, Molla Ali Kari, Muhaddis Nimavi. etc.

Note: Prophet's prayer, Dr. Shaykh Muhammad Ilyas Faisal (Appendix), p. 398-399; Masail of Namaz with Evidence, Maulana Abdul Mateen, p. 400

4. The certificate of arrival is Hassan. [Hasan Basri Rah in document number three in the original booklet. There was an asar described from The fact is, it has nothing to do with the number of rakats of Taraweeh. So that aside, this asar is added. (Translator).]

5. Then Nabbi Rah. Evidences of twenty rakat witr mentioned. As these documents have been cited earlier. So they are not mentioned anymore. (Al Kawsar)

Taraweeh prayer should be started from the night when the moon of Ramadan is sighted. If the moon of Eid-ul-Fitr is sighted, taraweeh should be stopped. Tarawih prayer time starts after Isha prayer and lasts until Fajr time. If someone recites tarabee before Isha prayer then his tarabee will not be valid.

Popularity of Taraweeh:

باب فَضْلِ مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ, أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ, عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ, عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّرحْمَنِ, عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنهـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ ". قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ فَتُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَالأَمْرُ عَلَى ذَلِكَ مِنْ خِلاَفَةِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما.

and الْخَطَّابِ ـ رضى الله عنهـ ـ لَيَلةً فِي رَمَضَانَ, إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ, فَإِذَا النَّاسُ اَوْزَاعٌ مُتَفَرِّقُونَ يُصَلِي الرَّجُلُ لِنَفْسِهِ, وَيُصَلِّ الرَّجُلُ فَيُصَلِّي بِصَلَتِهِ الرَّهْطُ فَقَالَ عُمَرُ إِنِّي أَرَى لَوْ جَمَعْتُ هَؤُلاَءِ عَلَى قَارِئٍ وَاحِدٍ لَكَانَ أَمْثَلَ. ثُمَّ عَزَمَ فَجَمَعَهُمْ عَلَى أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ, ثُمَّ خَرَجْتُ مَعَهُ لَيْلَةً اُخْرَى, وَالنَّاسُ يُصَلُّونَ بِصَلَةِ قَارِئِهِمْ, قَالَ عُمَرُ نِعْمَ الْبِدْعَةُ هَذِهِ, وَالَّتِي يَنَامُونَ عَنْهَا أَفْضَلُ مِنَ الَّتِي يَقُومُونَ. يُرِيدُ اخِرَ اللَّيْلِ, وَكَانَ النَّاسُ يَقُومُونَ أَوَّلَهُ.

1883. 'Abdullah Ibn Yusuf (RA) ... narrates from Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Whoever stands in the Taraweeh prayer with faith in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven." Hadith Rabbi Ibn Shihab (RA) said, The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed away and the matter of Taraweeh was going on like this. Even during the caliphate of Abu Bakr (RA) and the first part of the caliphate of 'Umar (RA).

Ibn Shihab (RA) narrated on the authority of 'Urwa Ibn Jubair (RA) on the authority of 'Abdur Rahman Ibn 'Abd al-Qari (RA), who said, I went to the Masjid al-Nabawi with 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab (RA) one night in Ramadan and saw that , the people are divided into scattered congregations. Someone is praying alone and another person is praying and a group of people is praying following him. 'Umar (RA) said, I think that it would be better if I unite these people behind one Qari (Imam).

He then gathered everyone behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b (RA). Later another night I went out with him ['Umar (RA). Then the people were praying with their imam. 'Umar (RA) said, how beautiful this new system! The part of the night in which you sleep is better than the part of the night in which you pray, by this He means the last night, because then people used to pray in the first part of the night.

Al-Jami's Sahih - Imam Bukhari (RA) (Sahih Bukhari)

Hadith No: 1883 International No: 2009 - 2010

Tahqiq: Tahqiq is unnecessary

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA) (died: 57/58/59 Hijri)

Explanation of hadith:

Tarawir Namaz in the light of Hadith and Sunnah

Shaykh Muhammad Ali Assabuni

[The following article is a Bangla translation of الهدي النبوي الصحيح في صلاة التراويح by Shaykh Muhammad Ali Assabuni Hafizullahu wa Raahu, a famous scholar of Saudi Arabia, Ustaz of Jamia Umm al-Qura, Mudarris of Masjid Haram, author of the famous Tafseer book 'Safwatut Tafaseer'.

In the article, he has beautifully outlined the correct course of action of the Ummah regarding the number of Tarawi Rakats in the light of Hadith and Sunnah.

Note: Some additional work has been done while translating the booklet-

1. Shaykh Sabuni generally did not say anything about the quality of hadith and asar. Annotations briefly state the value of descriptions.

2. In the case of citations, the booklet does not mention the hadith number, never mentions the name of the book, but only presents it under the heading 'Hadith'. Hadith books and hadith numbers have been added by the translator.

3. Books quoted in the booklet, other than the Hadiths, usually refer to their sections and pages. No changes have been made to it. There are some fields, where citations are not mentioned or volumes and pages are not mentioned, they have been added.

4. It seems that the respected author has quoted some narrations from a later book rather than from the original text of hadith. So in some cases one or two words have been changed. In these cases the original words from the sources of hadith are mentioned.]

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Praise be to God, blessed be He, and may we pray for the purity of the people of our master Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.

You have in your hand a booklet written about the Tarawir Namaz. The booklet is small in size. But inshAllah it will be of great benefit. The booklet will reveal the truth about the number of rak'ahs of Taraweeh and dispel the doubts of those people who, in the name of upholding the Sunnah, say that eight rak'ahs of Taraweeh prayer and twenty rak'ahs of Taraweeh are bid'ah. But they do not know that due to such actions they are moving away from the path of justice and are going against the Sunnah.

They do not understand that the consequence of calling twenty rakat tarabee as bid'ah is very dire. By this it is proved that the Salaf and Khalaf and our predecessors and successors Imams were ignorant and misguided. This is not the end; On the contrary, according to their statement, even the cloak of Sahaba is stained with ignorance and corruption. Because, Umar RA. All the Companions of the Prophet supported him when he ordered twenty Rakat Taraweeh. No one objected; Instead, everyone has done Ijma.

So calling eight rak'at as Sunnah and calling twenty rak'at as Bid'ah is very dangerous. But that's what they're saying. By saying these things, people are being troubled, they are destroying the unity of the Muslims and they are tearing the unity of the Muslims into pieces. The sad thing is, they are doing these things and thinking, they are doing very noble deeds.

For this reason, it seems important to hold a pen about Tarawi. In order to dispel misconceptions in this regard, the correct position of the Sahih Sunnah and the Ummah is clarified. For ease of discussion I have organized the booklet under the following headings:

1. A few preliminary words.

2. The command and virtue of Tarawi prayer.

3. Who first read the Taraweeh prayer?

4. This is the reason why this prayer is called Tarawir prayer.

5. Number of rakats of Tarawi prayer and the statements of Ulamae Keram about it.

6. Evidence on 'Twenty Rakat Taraweeee Sunnah'.

7. The reign of Haramain Sharifin.

8. Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. The settled fatwa of

9. The Sunnah of Umar is the Sunnah of the Prophet.

10. Some recommendations and conclusions to the youth.

O Allah! Save us from all kinds of severe fitnahs, save us from the worship of instincts, grant us sincerity and devotion, and keep us free from the addiction to fame. Undoubtedly, You hear all and accept all the dua of the servant.

A few preliminary words

For ages Muslims have lived in prosperity. They are brothers. They used to treat each other with love and help and cooperation and performed the Taraweeh prayers in the month of Ramadan with love, heart and unity. In short, the Muslims were covered with the mantle of mutual love by virtue of Islam's unique teachings and well-developed way of life.

In this way, the atmosphere of love and intimacy prevailed in the Muslim society for ages. Nothing could mar their serenity, destroy their unity; Neither in Ramadan, nor outside of Ramadan. Because, their main preoccupation was the Qur'an and worshiping. On the other hand, where was their chance to give attention?

Then came the present age; An age of stagnation of thought and poverty of knowledge. Now the Muslims have focused their entire thought and preoccupation on sectarian matters. As if there is no need to pay attention to the essential and fundamental aspects of religion. But the major part of importance and engagement should have been spent on it.

Thus, due to such preoccupation with secondary and branch matters, disputes and quarrels have crept into us. And because of this strife, we have fallen behind, unable to get along with others. But once we were the pioneers, leading the world.

Surprisingly, these people who deviate from the straight lines of Islam and create conflict are not ordinary people; Eminent persons, who occupy the seats of leadership of the Ummah. They express themselves as scholars of the Qur'an and Sunnah, claim to be the followers of the Salaf Salehin, and think that they have attained such excellence in talent and knowledge that very few scholars of today have been able to reach this far.

On the contrary, some of them have become victims of arrogance and have reached such a level that they have started standing in the queue of mujtahid imams. Then came such strange ijtihads, which conflicted with the Ulama of the predecessors and successors of Jumu'ah. As a result, the unity of Muslims is destroyed, the unity of the Ummah is broken. How beautifully the poet said-

يا علما العسر, يا ملح البلد + ما يصله الملح ثدي الملح فسد

Deen creates palaces of heart and unity among each other, strengthening the bonds of Islamic brotherhood. And today due to stupidity and instinct, religion is being used as a tool of division and strife and in the name of religion, all the bonds of faith brotherhood are being broken. However, Allah Ta'ala has called for the unity of Muslims based on religion. He said-

اِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُوْنَ اِخْوَةٌ فَاَصْلِحُوْا بَیْنَ اَخَوَیْكُمْ وَ اتَّقُوا اللّّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُوْنَ.

Indeed all Muslims are brothers. So settle between your two brothers... - Surah Hujurat (49): 10

Alas! Shaykhs of this era have brought about a severe disaster among the Muslims by their own judgment and ijtihad! What a terrible danger the blind bias of their ways and ways has brought upon us! These shaykhs (expressing ummah-separate opinions) want to gain fame. That is why they are demanding to be Mujtahid in this difficult time for Muslims.

They spread the smoke of hatred and discord among the common Muslims and ignited riots and riots over trivial issues. Is it permissible to make dhikr with the tasbeeh hand or not, where to place the hands in prayer, how to pray the Taraweeh prayer, whether it is permissible to kiss the hand of the scholar out of respect, whether it is permissible to stand in respect of the guest, whether ijtimayi dhikr is permissible or not, after the recitation of the Qur'an, 'Sadaqallahul Azim.. .'They started sedition on minor issues like whether it can be said or not. But here there is no difference between halal and haram. At most, if one method is better, the other method is also permissible.

These are ancillary matters of Shariat. With these they incite sedition in the society and propagate them with such importance that they appear to be the fundamentals of the Shari'ah. They need to be given as much importance as the unity of creed and ummah, and they need to be preoccupied as much as it is necessary to spend a concerted effort to resist Christian missionaries and other subversive calls, and to combat atheism, heresy, and moral decay spreading among the youth. To build strong unity to prevent speed. The idea is that after the division of the Muslims by the colonial enemies, there is a need for a class from among them, who will fill the division into sixteen sections of the Ummah.

The sad thing is, these Shaykhs are busy and satisfied with such nefarious activities. Allah Ta'ala has said:

كُلُّ حِزْبٍۭ بِمَا لَدَیْهِمْ فَرِحُوْنَ.

Each team is happy with the approach they think they have taken. - Surah Muminun (23): 53

The most painful thing is this division, enmity and strife among Muslims, called zeal and steadfastness towards religion. All these are called Ihyaus Sunnah (Reviving the Sunnah). Sometimes it is said that this is the ideal of the Salaf Saleheen and the great predecessors. But they have nothing to do with them.

If these Shaykhs had thought a little, they would have understood that it was a deep conspiracy by the enemies. Their aim is to divert the attention of the Muslims from important areas by putting them behind them and to create severe conflicts among themselves, so that the unity of the Muslims is broken and their strength fragmented. However, Allah Ta'ala has urged the unity and solidarity of Muslims and has issued a stern warning against hatred and division. Referred to-

وَ ععْتَصِمُوْا بِحَبْلِ اللهِ جَمِیْعًا وَّ لَا تَفَرَّقُوْا وَ اذْكُرُوْا نِعْمَتَ اللهِ عَلَیْكُمْ اِذْ كُنْتُمْ اَعْدَاءُ فَاَلَّفَ بَينَ قُلُوْبِكُمْ فَاَصْبَحْتُمْ بِنِعْمَتِهٖۤ اِخْوَانًا.

Hold fast to the rope of Allah (i.e. His Deen and Book) and do not divide among yourselves. Remember the favor that Allah has bestowed on you. There was a time when you were each other's enemies. Then Allah joined your hearts together. As a result, by his grace you became brothers. - Surah Ale-Imran (3): 103

Also mentioned-

وَ لَا تَكُوْنُوْا كَالَّذِيْنَ تَفَرَّقُوْا وَ اخْتَلَفُوْا مِنْۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ الْبَیِّنٰتُ وَ وَ وَ وَ ُولٰٓىِٕكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ.

And do not be like those people (i.e. the Jews and the Nazarenes) who, after clear signs had come to them, were divided and divided among themselves. For such people there is severe punishment. - Surah Ale Imran (3): 105

If these brothers who claim to be followers of the Salaf want to serve Islam, then what harm would they do if they did the Taraweeh prayer eight rakat or twenty rakat, counting the time of tasbeeh with fingers not tasbeeh-dana, doing zikr-azkaar individually, not in congregation- about these things. Did not bother the Muslims?

What would have been their problem if they had devoted their efforts and attention to resisting atheism and Communism, instead of spending their time opposing Muslim worship?

Do they not remember the words of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa, the guide of truth -

إِنّ الدِّينَ يُسْرٌ, وَلَنْ يُشَادّ الدِّينَ أَحَدٌ إِلّا غَلَبَهُ.

Undoubtedly, religion is simple. Whoever is strict about religion will be defeated. - Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 39

Did not reach their ears this hadith of the Holy Prophet -

بَشِّرُوا وَلَا تُنَفِّرُوا, وَيَسِّرُوا وَلَا تُعَسِّرُوا.

Give glad tidings, and do not create hatred. Make it easy, don't make it difficult. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 3038; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1732

O Allah! Please guide us. Beware of following instincts. O Rabbul Alamin! Protect us from all severe seditions.

Now starting the main discussion i.e. details of Nawabi guidance regarding Taraweer Namaz. Allah Ta'ala is the Helper and the Giver of Tawfeek.

Command and virtue of Taraweer prayer

Tarawir prayer is the prayer that is performed after Isha and before Witr in the month of Ramadan. This prayer is Sunnah for all men and women. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam regularly offered Taraweeh prayers and encouraged others. After his death, the Sahaba-Tabayeen also performed the Tarawir prayer with importance.

Taraweer prayer is one of the symbols of Ramadan. There is a lot of dignity and greatness of Taraweeh in the hearts of Muslims and it has special honor and excellence in the eyes of Allah Rabbul Alameen. It is in the Hadith Sharif that the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said:

مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا, غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ.

Whoever prays during the night of Ramadan with faith and hope for reward, his past sins will be forgiven. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 37

The purpose of the hadith is that a person who has faith in Allah and hopes for reward and reward in the court of Allah and engages in prayer, dhikr, recitation etc. during the night of Ramadan, Allah will forgive all his past sins. The rest of the poets! So that's why you have to repent about Khalees. Many scholars have expressed a clear opinion on this. 1

Who first read the Taraweeh prayer?

Ibn Qudama rah. In his large and extensive book 'Almugni' he said-

Tarawir Namaz Sunnah Muakkadah. The first three who started this prayer were Rasool Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace. This matter has been stated in several hadiths. For example:

1. Abu Huraira RA. He said, Rasool Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace, used to encourage fasting during Ramadan, i.e. worshiping at night. But he did not give orders with firmness. He used to say-

مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا, غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ.

Whoever prays during the night of Ramadan with faith in the hope of reward, his past sins will be forgiven. - Sahih Muslim, Hadith 759

2. Ayesha. Described-

إِنّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ صَلّى فِي الْمَسْجِدِ ذَاتَ لَيْلَةٍ, فَصَلّى بِصَلَاتِهِ نَاسٌ, ثُمَّ صَلّى مِنَ الْقَابِلَةِ فَكَثُرَ النّاسُ, ثُمّ اجْتَمَعُوا مِنَ اللّيْلَةِ الّالِثَةِ, أَوِ الرّابِعَةِ فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ فَلَمّا أَصْبَحَ, قَالَ: قَدْ رَأَيْتُ الّذِي صَنَعْتُمْ, فَلَمْ يَمْنَعْنِي مِنَ الْخُرُوجِ إِلَيْكُمْ إِلّا أَنِّي خَشِيتُ أَنْ تُفرَضَ عَلَيْكُمْ. وَذَلِكَ فِي رَمَضَانَ.

One night of Ramadan, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went to the mosque and stood in prayer. A number of Companions followed him. He prayed on the second night as well. There was a lot of worship this night. Then on the third or (says Rabi) the fourth night, the Companions gathered in the mosque; But that night he did not leave the room.

When morning came, he looked at the Companions and said, I saw that you have come. However, I did not come to you fearing that I do not know that this prayer is made obligatory upon you. - Sahih Muslim, Hadith 761

3. Abu Huraira RA. Described from-

خَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, فَإِذَا أُنَاسٌ فِي رَمَضَانَ يُصَلّونَ فِي نَاحِيَةِ الْمَسْجِِ, فَقَالَ: مَا هَؤُلَاءِ? فَقِيلَ: هَؤُلَاءِ نَاسٌ لَيْسَ مَعَهُمْ قُرْآنٌ, وَأُبَيّ بْنُ كَعْبٍ يُصَلِّي, وَهُمْ يُصَلُّونَ بِصَلَاتِِِ, فَقَالَ النّّيّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ: أَصَابُوا, وَنِعْمَ مَا صَنَعُوا.

Once the Holy Prophet came out of the room and came to the mosque. See, some people are praying in one corner of the mosque. He asked, what are they doing? It is said that they themselves are not memorizers of the Qur'an, so they are praying behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Then the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, "They have decided." The work has been very good. 2

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the first to offer the Taraweeh prayer. Even then it is said that Umar RA. Taraveer prayer has started. This is because he was the first to organize the congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Ubai Ibn Ka'b under his command. Taraweer Jamaat started with people. Abdur Rahman Ibn Abdul Kari Rah. said-

خَرَجْتُ مَعَ عُمَرَ بْنِ الخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ لَيْلَةً فِي رَمَضَانَ إِلَى المَسْجِدِ, فَإِذَا النّاسُ اَوْزَاعٌ _أَيْ يُصَلُّوْنَ جَمَاعَاتٍ جَمَعاَاتٍ_ مُتَفَرِّقُونَ, يُصَلِّي الرّجُلُ لِنَفْسِهِ, وَيُصَلِّي الرَّجُلُ فَيُصَلِّي بِصَلَتِهِ الرّرْطُ, فَقَالَ عُمَرُ: إِنِّي أَرَى لَوْ جَمَعْتُ هَؤُلاَءِ عَلَى قَارِئٍ وَاحِدٍ, لَكَانَ أَمْثَلَ _أَيْ أَفْضَلَ وَأَقْرَبَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ_ ثُمَّ عَزَمَ, فَجَمَعَهُمْ عَلَى أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ, ثُمّ خَرَجْتُ مَعَهُ لَيْلَةً أُخْرَى, وَالنَّاسُ يُصَلّونَ بِصَلَةِ قَارِئِهِمْ, قَالَ عُمَرُ: نِعْمَ الِدْعَةُ هَذِهِ وَالّتِي يَنَامُونَ عَنْهَا أَفْضَلُ مِنَ الّتِي يَقُومُونَ. يُرِيدُ اخِرَ اللّيْلِ وَكَانَ النّاسُ يَقُومُونَ أَوّلَهُ.

One night of Ramadan I went out with Umar RA. I see that people are praying in small congregations. Some are reading alone and some are praying, some people are doing Iqtida. Omar Ra. He said, it seems that it would be better if we gather everyone behind one imam. Then decided on this matter and made everyone stand behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b.

Went out with him another night. People praying in congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Omar Ra. Then he said, This is a good innovation.

The Companions used to pray in the first part of the night (Taraweer). Omar Ra. He said, "That prayer during which they are asleep is better than this prayer." That is, the last night prayer. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2010) -Almughni, Ibn Qudama 2/166

It is clear from these hadiths that the first person to perform the Taraweeh prayer was Sayyiduna Rasoole Kareem, may God bless him and grant him peace. He performed Taraweeh Jamaat with his Companions for three or four nights. After that, he was merciful to them and did not perform congregation anymore. Because, he fears, Taraweer prayer may become obligatory if he prays Tarawir with regular congregation. As a result, it will be a sin if you do not pray regularly. The following tradition makes the matter more clear-

إِنّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, خَرَجَ مِنْ جَوْفِ اللّيلِ فَصَلّى فِي الْمَسْجِدِ, فَصّلى رِجَالٌ بِصَلَاتِِ, فَأَصْبَحَ النّاسُ يَتَحَدّثُونَ بِذَلِكَ, فَاجْتَمَعَ أَكْثَرُ مِنْهُمْ, فَخَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسلّمَ فِي الّيلَةِ الثانِيَةِ, فَصَلّوْا In فَلَمّا كَانَتِ اللّيْلَةُ الرّابِعَةُ عَجَزَ الْمَسْجِدُ عَنْ أَهْلِهِ, فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ, فَطَفِقَ رِجَالٌ مِنْهُمْ يَقُولُونَ: الصّلَةَ, فَلَمْ يَخْرُجْ إِلَيْهِمْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ حَتّى خَرَجَ لِصَلَةِ الْفَجْرِ, فَلَمّا قَضَى الْفَجْرَ أَقْبَلَ عَلَى النّاسِ, ثُمّ تَشَهّدَ, فَقَالَ: أَمّا بَعْدُ, فَإِنّهُ لَمْ يَخْفَ عَلَيّ شَأْنُكُمُ اللّيْلَةَ, وَلَكِنِّي خَشِيتُ أَنْ تُفْرَضَ عَلَيْكُمْ صَلَةُ الّيْلِ فَتَعْجِزُوا عَنْهَا.

Once in the month of Ramadan, the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, went out in the middle of the night and went to the mosque and prayed. Some people followed him. In the morning people discussed the matter among themselves. More people gathered the next night. Rasool Kareem Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam went to the mosque, they prayed behind him. In the morning people discussed it more. So on the third night the number of Muslims increased a lot. The Prophet went to the mosque and prayed, people followed him. On the fourth night, there are so many Muslims that the mosque is not being assembled. But the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, did not go out for prayer that night. Seeing that, some people started shouting assalat, assalat. But no, the Holy Prophet did not come out. He went to the mosque at dawn. When the Fajr prayer was over, he turned to the Muslims and recited the sermon and said, Listen! I am not aware of your situation tonight. But I fear that if you do not know (if you perform regular congregational prayers), the Tarawir prayer becomes obligatory on you and then you will be unable to perform it. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 924; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 761

In another tradition,

فَتُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ وَالأَمْرُ عَلَى ذَلِكَ.

It was in this situation that the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, passed away. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2012

This is the reason why this prayer is called Tarawir prayer

The night prayer of Ramadan is called Tarawi. Because Taraweer prayer is a long prayer with many rakats. Muslims take 'Tarbeeh' i.e. rest and relaxation after every four rak'ahs. After that he started praying again in succession. That's why this prayer is called Salat Taraweeh, meaning a prayer with ease and comfort.

Arabic linguist Ibn Manjur. Said, the word تَرَاوِيْحُ (Taraweeh) is the plural of تَرْوِيْحَةٌ. تَرْوِيْحَةٌ means to take comfort once. For example تَسْلِيْمَةٌ means salutation once. The Sunnah prayer of the night of Ramadan is called the prayer of Taraweeh (rahat) because the Muslims take the rahat after every four rak'ahs.

Ibn Manjur rah. Said, And Rahat means not having fatigue and suffering. As mentioned in Hadith Sharif-

أَرِحْنَا بِهَا يَا بِلَالُ.

Hey Belal! Comfort us through prayer. -Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 23088; Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith 4985; Muzame Kabir, Tabrani, Hadith 6215

That is, if you give the call to prayer, then you will get relief by performing the prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to find relief in prayer. Because in prayer there is a private conversation with Allah. That is why he said-

جُعِلَتْ قُرّةُ عَيْنِي فِي الصّلَةِ.

The coolness of my eyes is kept in prayer. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 12293; Sunan Nasa'i, Hadith 3939) -Lisanul Arab, Volume: 1, Maddah: Ruh

Therefore, in the above-mentioned Sahih Hadiths, the Qiyam of Ramadan (Ramadan night prayer) is mentioned, that Qiyam of Ramadan is the Tarawir prayer.

Number of Rakats of Tarawir Namaz

It is proved from the earlier hadiths that the Taraweeh prayer is Sunnah Mu'akkadah. Its number of rakats is twenty and twenty three with bitir. This is how the Ummah era is going. From the time of Caliph Rasheed Umar Ibn Khattab, the predecessors and successors of all Muslims agree on this. None of the imams of the four madhhabs disagreed with this. Yes, Mujtahid Imam Malik of Medina. There is a narration from that Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakats. His evidence for this opinion is the deeds of the people of Madinah at that time. Nafe Rah. It was narrated that he said, I saw the people of Madinah praying forty-nine rak'ats in Ramadan (thirty-six rak'ats of Tarawi and three rak'ats of witr). (-Mukhtasaru Qamil Lail, p. 201; Fathul Bari 5/352 باب: فضل من قام رمضان)

However, Imam Malik rah. Famous narrations from the Shafi'i, Hanbali and Hanafi schools of thought. That is, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rakat. So the imams of the four madhhabs agree on twenty rak'ahs and ijma is established on it. And in this way Allah Ta'ala has protected the believers from the harm of disputes.

Evidence of the Mujtahid Imams

Baihaki Rah. And other muhaddis described in Sahih Sanad that the famous companion Saib Ibn Yazid. said-

كَانُوا يَقُومُونَ عَلَى عَهْدِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ فِي شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ بِعِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

During the month of Ramadan during the reign of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to recite twenty rakats of Tarawi. 3 -Sunan Kubra, Bayhaqi 2/496

2. Tabei Yazid Ibn Ruman rah. said-

كَانَ النّاسُ يَقُومُونَ فِي زَمَانِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ فِي رَمَضَانَ بِثَلَاثٍ وَعِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

During the era of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to pray twenty-three rakats. -Muatta Malek, Asar 380; Sunane Kubra, Bayhaqi 2/496

That is, they read twenty rak'ats of Tarawi and three rak'ats of witir.

3. Abul Alia Rah. Described from-

عَنْ أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ أَنّ عُمَرَ أَمَرَ أُبَيّا أَنْ يُصَلِيَ بِالنّاسِ فِي رَمَضَانَ فَقَالَ إِنّ النّاسَ يَصُومُونَ النّهَار وَلَا يحسنون َن يقَالَ فَلَوْ قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ عَلَيْهِمْ بِاللّيْلِ! فَقَالَ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ! هَذَا شَيْءٌ لَمْ يَكُنْ, فَقَالَ قَدْ عَلِمْتُ, وَلَكِنّهُ أَحْسَنُ, فَصَلّى بِهِمْ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَة.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. said, Umar RA. He said to him, people fast during the day. (But many) cannot recite the Quran beautifully. (It would have been better) if you had gathered the Taraweeh prayers and recited the Qur'an to them! Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. He said, O Amirul Mu'minin! This practice was not in the era of the Prophet! Omar Ra. He said, I know that. However, it will be better if you do Jamaat. Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. He recited twenty rakats of Tarawi with the Companions. 4 - Al-Ahadisul Mukhtarah, Hadith 1161; Musnad Ahmad Ibn Mani'-Qanjul Ummal (Hadith 23471)

In the light of Aimmaye Keram's speech, Tarawi is twenty rakat

Ibn Qudama rah. duplicated the Ijma regarding the twenty rak'at Taraweeh and refuted the second opinion of Imam Malik, which states that the Taraweeh prayer is thirty-six rak'ahs. Ibn Qudama rah. said-

Ramadhan and Taraweeh prayers are twenty rakats in Qiyam. This prayer is Sunnah Muakkadah. Taraweer prayer was started by the Prophet himself. But it is said that Taraweer prayer was started by Umar. This is because he was the first to organize the congregation behind Ubai Ibn Ka'b. Under his command, Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Taraweer Jamaat started with people.

In one narration, Umar went out on a night of Ramadan. You see, people are praying in small congregations. Omar Ra. He said, If we gather everyone behind one imam (then it will be better). Then Ubai Ibn Ka'b made them all stand in a congregation behind the Prophet.

Then another night he went out and saw people praying with the congregation behind the imam. Omar Ra. Then he said, This is a good innovation. -Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2010

Then Ibn Qudama. Said, according to Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ats. This is Sufian Chauri Rah., Abu Hanifa Rah. And like Shafi'i rah. Imam Malik rah. He said, Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakat. He adopted the deeds of the people of Madinah at that time.

Evidence of twenty rakat taraweer is Umar ra. When Ubai ibn Ka'b made the Companions stand behind him, he recited twenty rak'ats of Taraweeh with them. Yazid Ibn Ruman Rah. From Imam Malek rah. Narrated that during the era of Umar Ibn Khattab, the Companions used to pray twenty-three rakats (including three rakats of witr).

Ali Ra. It is narrated that he appointed an imam to recite twenty rak'ats of tarabee with the Companions and followers.

Umar ra in front of other companions. And Ali RA's instructions and this practice of the Companions is of the level of Ijma.

Ibn Qudama rah. He also said:

If it is proven that (in the era of Imam Malik) all the people of Madinah recited thirty-six rakats of Tarawi, then Umar. It is better to follow what he did and what the Sahabah Keram agreed upon in his era. Some scholars said that the people of Makkah used to perform tawaf between four rakats. The people of Madinah used to pray four rakat instead of Tawaf to get that reward. But needless to say, it is better to act according to the number of rakats that the Companions were on.

Ali Ra. It is narrated that he visited different mosques in one Ramadan. People are praying by lighting lamps in them. Then Ali Ra. He said, May Allah illuminate the grave of Umar, as He illuminated our mosques.

Imam Ahmad rah. He said, Tarawir Namaz will be prolonged as much as it is bearable for Muslims, so that they do not suffer. The issue of Qaraat depends on the tolerance of Muslims. Qazi Rah. Said, Tarawi should not be less than one khatam in the whole Ramadan and it is not correct to read more than one khatam; So that Muslims do not suffer. -Almughni, Ibn Qudama 2/167

(The author said,) According to the famous opinion of Imam Malek, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ats. So the ijma of the mujtahid imams regarding twenty rak'ahs being better is being confirmed. Shaykh Dardi's Maleki Rah. He said, Taraweer prayer is twenty rakat in Ramadan. It will be performed after the Isha prayer. Except for the three rakats of bitir, every two rakats will return the salam. It is mustahab to recite one verse in twenty rak'ahs every night. In this way, once in the entire tarabee, the Qur'an is finished.

If there is no fear that the mosque will be empty from the congregation, then it is better to pray the Taraweeh prayer alone at home. And if there is fear that the mosque will be empty, it is better to attend the congregation in the mosque. -Aqrabul Masaliq Ala Madhabil Imam Malik 1/552; Ashharhus Sagir Ala Akrabil Masalik 1/552

However Imam Shafi'i rah. And the Madhhab of Imam Abu Hanifa RA also read twenty rakat Tarawi. Because, during the caliphate of Umar Farooq RA, the Companions agreed on it. Imam Ibn Abdul Bar Rah. said-

وَهُوَ الصّحِيحُ عَنْ أُبَيِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ مِنْ غَيْرِ خِلَافٍ مِنَ الصّحَابَةِ.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. It is correct that he recited twenty rak'ats of tarabee with the Companions. There is no disagreement among the Companions. (Al-Istiqar 5/157)

In Mukhtasarul Muzaani Kitab (p. 21), Imam Shafi'i rah. said-

And the لِأَنّهُ رُوِيَ عَنْ عُمَرَ, وَكَذَلِكَ يَقُومُونَ بِمَكَّةَ وَيُوتِرُونَ بِثَلَاثٍ.

I saw the people of Madinah, they prayed forty-nine rakats (including three rakats of witir). However, twenty rak'ats are better for me. Because, this is Omar Ra. Narrated from and I also saw the people of Makkah, they read twenty rak'ats of tarabee and three rak'ats of witir.

The statement of Imam Tirmidhi

Imam Tirmidhi. said-

and عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً, وَهُوَ قَوْلُ الثّوْرِيِّ, وَابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ, وَالشّافِعِيِّ.

وقَالَ الشّافِعِيّ: وَهَكَذَا أَدْرَكْتُ بِبَلَدِنَا بِمَكّةَ يُصَلّونَ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً.

Umar ra., Ali ra. And what has been narrated from other Companions is based on the actions of most of the people of knowledge. That is, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rakat. Sufian Chaori Rah., Abdullah Ibn Mubarak Rah. And Shafi'i's madhhab is also according to this. Shafi'i Rah. He said, I saw the people of Makkah, they read twenty rakat tarabee. - Jame Tirmidhi 2/327-328

Ibn Rushd rah. said-

Imam Malik rah. -According to a narration-, Imam Abu Hanifa rah., Shafi'i rah. And Ahmad Rah. 20 rakat without witr accepted Taraweeh. -Bidayatul Mujtahid 2/262

Imam Nawabi Rah. said-

According to our Shafi'i Madhhab, the Taraweeh prayer is twenty rak'ahs. In every two rak'ats, return the salam and four rak'ats consecutively, perform 'Tarbeeha' or rest.

Abu Hanifa Rah. And his followers and Ahmad Rah., Dawood Rah. And this is the same with other Imams. Qazi Yaz Rah. He said, the Madhhab of the Ulama of Jumuhur is also the same.

Imam Malik rah. Said, Taraweer prayer is thirty-six rakats excluding Witr. 5 - Almajmu' 3/526

Imam Ibn Taymiyyah. said-

إِنّهُ قَدْ ثَبَتَ أَنّ Abi بْنَ كَعْبٍ كَانَ يَقُومُ بِالنّاسِ عِشْرِينَ رَكْعَةً فِي قِيَامِ رَمَضَانَ وَيُوتِرُ بِثَلَاثِ. فَرَأَى كَثِيرٌ مِنْ الْعُلَمَاءِ أَنّ ذَلِكَ هُوَ السّنّةُ; لِأَنّهُ أَقَامَهُ بَيْن الْمُهَاجِرِينَ وَالْأَنْصَارِ وَلَمْ يُنْكِرْهُ مُنْكِرٌ.

Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Twenty rak'ats of tarabee and three rak'ats of witr were recited with the Companions - this is well-authenticated. So this is the Sunnah according to many scholars. Because, Ubai Ibn Ka'b RA. Muhajir and Ansar Sahaba prayed twenty rakat in the presence of Keram. No one objected to it then. -Majmool Fatawa, Ibn Taymiyyah 23/112-123

In 'Majmu'atul Fatawan Najdiyya', Shaykh Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab mentioned in response to a question about the number of rakats of the Tarawi prayer that Umar RA. When Ubayy Ibn Ka'b arranged the Jamaat through the Prophet, the Companions recited twenty rak'ats of Taraweeh.

These quotes from the Imams of the Muslim Ummah prove that the twenty rakat tarabee that is currently established among Muslims is right. There is no room for doubt. Twenty rakats are proven by the deeds of the Companions. The Ijma of the Imams of the four Madhhabs, who are the beacons of guidance and the towers of knowledge and wisdom for all ages. Umar RA also gave instructions for this number. And the commentary of Sahih Hadith is-

إِنّ اللهَ تَعَالَى جَعَلَ الْحَقّ عَلَى لِسَانِ عُمَرَ وَقَلْبِهِ.

Allah Ta'ala has preserved truth and truth in Umar's tongue and lips. -Jamee Tirmidhi, Hadith 3682; Musannaf Ibn Abi Shayba, Hadith 32649; Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 5145, 21295, 21457; Sahih Ibn Hibban, Hadith 6889

(to be continued inshallah)

Translated by: Maulana Imran Hussain and Maulana Ridwan

annotations

1. For this, see Alfiqhul Wazyh Alal Mazahibil Arbaa, Dr. Muhammad Bakr Ismail 3/25

2. Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith 1377

The hadith has a rabbi named Muslim Ibn Khaled Makhoomi. Abu Dawud Rah. He said, he is a weak Rabi. Ibn Hajar Rah. Said, this description is wrong. Being correct, Umar RA. Ubayy ibn Ka'b raised the Jamaat of Taraweeh behind the Prophet. -Fathul Bari 4/218

3. Ashar's Sanad is valid. Many Faqihs and Muhaddiths have given evidence by this Asha and several Hafeezul Hadith Imams have clearly called it Sahih. For example, Imam Nabbi, Waliuddin Subaki, Tajuddin Subaki, Badruddin Aini, Jalaluddin Suyuti, Molla Ali Kari, Muhaddis Nimavi. etc.

Note: Prophet's prayer, Dr. Shaykh Muhammad Ilyas Faisal (Appendix), p. 398-399; Masail of Namaz with Evidence, Maulana Abdul Mateen, p. 400

4. The certificate of arrival is Hassan. [Hasan Basri Rah in document number three in the original booklet. There was an asar described from The fact is, it has nothing to do with the number of rakats of Taraweeh. So that aside, this asar is added. (Translator).]

5. Then Nabbi Rah. Evidences of twenty rakat witr mentioned. As these documents have been cited earlier. So they are not mentioned anymore. (Al Kawsar)

حَدَّثَنَا شُجَاعُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ, حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ, أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ, عَنِ الْحَسَنِ, جَمَعَ النَّاسَ عَلَى أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ فَكَانَ يُصَلِّي لَهُمْ عِشْرِينَ لَيْلَةً وَلاَ يَقْنُتُ بِهِمْ إِلاَّ فِي النِّصْفِ الْبَاقِي فَإِذَا كَانَتِ الْعَشْرُ الأَوَاخِرُ تَخَلَّفَ فَصَلَّى فِي بَيْتِهِ فَكَانُوا يَقُولُونَ أَبَقَ أُبَىٌّ . قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَهَذَا يَدُلُّ عَلَى أَنَّ الَّذِي ذُكِرَ فِي الْقُنُوتِ لَيْسَ بِشَىْءٍ وَهَذَانِ الْحَدِيثانِ يَدُلُّ عَلَى ضَعْفِ حَدِيثِ أُبَىٍّ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَنَتَ فِي الْوِتْرِ .

1429. Shuja Ibn Makhlad (RA) ..... Narrated from Hasan Basri (RA), he said, Hazrat Umar Ibn Khattab RA. People Hazrat Ubai Ibn Kaab RA. gathered behind it; Then Ubai Ibn Ka'ab RA. He used to lead them in 20 rakat prayers.

Kitabus Sunan - Imam Abu Dawud (Sunan Abu Dawud)

Hadith No: 1429 International No: 1429

Tahqiq: Tahqiq is ongoing

Narrated by: Hasan Basri (RA)