MUSLIMS TILL DEATH
AS-SALĀMU ‘ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLĀHI WABARAKĀTُHU
Let us begin tonight’s education.
OUR TOPIC IS 👇
TYPES OF PRAYERS
(Episode 12)
Wednesday, 16th September 2026
5 Rabī‘ul-Thānī 1448 AH
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🔸 There is flexibility during the pauses in Tarāwīḥ. One may remain silent, recite some Tasbīḥ, Qur’an, Durūd Sharīf, or make Du‘ā. If someone wishes, he may also pray Nafl individually. However, according to the cited Hanafi authorities, praying these Nafl prayers in congregation in this manner is Makrūh [Qāḍī Khān].
🔸 A person who has not prayed the Farḍ of ‘Ishā cannot pray Tarāwīḥ or Witr until he has first prayed the Farḍ of ‘Ishā.
🔸 A person who has prayed the Farḍ of ‘Ishā alone may join the congregation for Tarāwīḥ, but he should pray Witr alone [Durr-ul-Mukhtār, Radd-ul-Muhtār].
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🔸 If a person has prayed the Farḍ of ‘Ishā with the congregation and then prayed Tarāwīḥ alone, he may join the congregation for Witr [Durr-ul-Mukhtār, Radd-ul-Muhtār].
🔸 If someone still has some Rak‘ahs of Tarāwīḥ remaining while the Imām has stood to pray Witr, it is better for him to join the congregation for Witr, provided that he has already prayed the Farḍ of ‘Ishā with the congregation. He may then complete the remaining Rak‘ahs of Tarāwīḥ afterwards.
It is also permissible for him to complete his remaining Rak‘ahs of Tarāwīḥ first and then pray Witr alone [‘Ālamgīrī, Radd-ul-Muhtār].
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🔸 If people have already prayed Tarāwīḥ and later wish to pray it again, they may pray individually, but they should not repeat it in congregation [‘Ālamgīrī].
🔸 If an Imām leads Tarāwīḥ in two different mosques and completes the full Tarāwīḥ in both places, this is not allowed according to the cited ruling.
However, if a Muqtadī completes the full Tarāwīḥ in both mosques, there is no problem with this. He is not, however, permitted to repeat Witr if he has already prayed Witr in the first mosque [‘Ālamgīrī].
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🔸 It is better to pray Tarāwīḥ with the congregation in the mosque. If Tarāwīḥ is prayed in congregation at home, the person will not incur the sin of missing the congregational prayer according to the cited ruling, although the reward is less than praying it in the mosque [‘Ālamgīrī].
🔸 Tarāwīḥ led by a child does not count for adults who pray behind him, according to the cited Hanafi authorities [Hidāyah, Durr-ul-Mukhtār, ‘Ālamgīrī].
🔸 Completing the Qur’an once during the month of Ramadan is described as Sunnat-e-Mu’akkadah in the cited source. Completing it twice is virtuous, while completing it three times is also considered a good deed. Therefore, one should not miss this opportunity merely because other people are idle [Durr-ul-Mukhtār].
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🔸 According to the cited source, giving a Hafiz a fixed salary specifically for leading Tarāwīḥ is not permitted, and both the giver and receiver are considered sinful.
A salary does not only mean explicitly fixing an amount, such as saying, “I will take this much for leading Tarāwīḥ,” or “I will give you this much for leading Tarāwīḥ.”
If a Hafiz expects to receive a particular amount for praying at a certain place, this is also included in the ruling mentioned in the source.
However, if there is no prior agreement or expectation—that is, the people say that they will not give him anything, or the Hafiz says that he will not take anything—and afterwards the congregation voluntarily decides to give him a gift or some money as a gesture of appreciation for his efforts, then there is no problem with this according to the cited source [Bahār-e-Sharī‘at].
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🔸 Shabīnah refers to completing the entire Qur’an in one night during Tarāwīḥ.
In our time, there are situations where a Hafiz recites the Qur’an at such great speed that the words cannot be properly understood.
It is not sufficient merely to recite the words quickly while maintaining pronunciation. The condition of the listeners must also be considered. Some may be sitting, some lying down, and some even sleeping. Some may perform the Takbīr when the Imām goes into Rukū‘ and then continue everything extremely quickly.
In such circumstances, the Shabīnah described in the source is not permitted.
If a Hafiz deliberately recites so quickly merely to show off or display his speed, then this is considered Harām and he is sinful.
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🔹 ṢALĀT-UT-TAWBAH
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تَوْبَة
Prayer of Repentance
By the mercy of Allāh towards this Ummah, He has opened the door of repentance to it. The door of repentance remains open until the soul reaches the throat at the time of death, and until the sun rises from the west.
By His mercy towards this Ummah, Allāh has prescribed acts of worship through which a sinner can draw closer to his Lord, sincerely seek His forgiveness, and hope for his repentance to be accepted.
Among these is Ṣalāt-ut-Tawbah — the Prayer of Repentance.
There are several important matters concerning this prayer.
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🔸 The Prayer of Repentance is prescribed in Sharī‘ah
The prayer of repentance is supported by the Prophetic narration reported from Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq (رضي الله عنه).
Abū Dāwūd (1521) narrated that Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq (رضي الله عنه) said that he heard the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) say:
“There is no servant who commits a sin, then performs Wuḍū’ properly, stands and prays two Rak‘ahs, and then asks Allāh for forgiveness, except that Allāh will forgive him.”
The narrator then mentioned that the Prophet (ﷺ) recited the verse:
“And those who, when they commit an indecency or wrong themselves, remember Allāh and ask forgiveness for their sins—and who can forgive sins except Allāh?—and they do not persist in what they have done while they know.”
[Sūrah Āl ‘Imrān 3:135]
This narration is recorded in Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1521 and has been graded Ṣaḥīḥ by Al-Albānī.
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Aḥmad (26998) narrated that Abū Ad-Dardā’ (رضي الله عنه) said:
“I heard the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever performs Wuḍū’ and does it well, then stands and prays two or four Rak‘ahs—one of the narrators was uncertain—in which he remembers Allāh and focuses properly, then asks Allāh for forgiveness, He will forgive him.’”
The editor of Al-Musnad regarded its chain of transmission as Ḥasan. It was also cited by Al-Albānī in Silsilat al-Aḥādīth aṣ-Ṣaḥīḥah (3398).
The important lesson is that when a believer falls into sin, he should not allow shame or despair to keep him away from Allāh. Rather, he should turn back to Him sincerely, seek His forgiveness, and strive to abandon the sin.
The door of repentance is a mercy from Allāh.
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END OF TODAY'S EDUCATION
Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdik, ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā Anta, astaghfiruka wa atūbu ilayk.
We shall continue on this topic tomorrow, In Shā’ Allāh.
Questions, problems, and complaints concerning this programme are welcome privately.
May HE strengthen us and make us steadfast in faith.
May HE accept our ‘Ibādāt and grant us good in this world and in the Hereafter.
May Allāh ‘Azza wa Jalla forgive us, have mercy upon us, and grant us Jannatul-Firdaws.
ĀMĪN.
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