📜 Question: In some small villages, during the blessed month of Ramadan, the Imaam, while praying Taraweeh, usually recites one Ayah or two verses at most in every Rak'ah. And there are others who recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (while praying Taraweeh). Is the prayer correct (valid, accepted)?
📝 Answer: The prayer is correct, but it is better that the Imaam starts the Taraweeh prayer with reciting whatever verse one can recite from the beginning of the Noble Qur'an, and if possible to complete reading or reciting the whole of the Noble Qur'an, as this is more rewarding and more ideal. As for dividing a Surah into several portions when praying each Rak'ah, it is allowed to recite even two Ayaat / verses (after Surah Al-Fatiha).
Allah the Almighty says, "And fear Allah as much as you are able." [Surah At-Taghaabun verse 16]
Allah the Almighty also says, "And read (or recite) whatever it is easy for you to read (or recite) from It (The Noble Qur'an)." [Surah Al-Muzzammil verse 20]
There is no specified number of verses to recite in the Taraweeh prayer. You may recite whatever amount of verses from the Noble Qur'an after reciting Surah Al-Fatiha.
Question: What can you say about reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (after Surah Al-Fatiha) during Taraweeh?
Answer: If the person did not yet memorize another Surah besides Surah Al-Ikhlaas (especially if the individual recently embraced Islam), then there is no problem. However, if they have memorized other Surahs, then it is better to recite the other chapters and verses which one has learned, and to reserve Surah AI-Ikhlaas specially for the last Rak'ah, in Salat Al-Witr. This is better.
Allah the Almighty knows best.
From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly (consistently and sincerely for Allah's sake) even if they are few."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4240
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
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