💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
🗒️ Notes on praying Taraweeh:
1] It is Sunnah, not obligatory. If you pray Taraweeh after 'Ishaa during Ramadan,
Inn-sha-Allah you'll be rewarded, and there is no penalty or punishment for not praying Taraweeh. Praying a few Rak'ahs of Taraweeh though is better than neglecting this rewarding Sunnah good deed.
2] Taraweeh consists of 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs and then Witr 2 then one Rak'ah. Taraweeh can also be prayed in 20 plus Rak'ahs if you have the capability or energy to do so.
3] According to some scholars, the Imaam or the person praying individually (not those following the Imam, to avoid unnecessary movements) can recite while holding a copy of the Noble Qur'an (Mushaf) when praying the Taraweeh prayers if they haven't memorized longer Surahs.
4] It is allowed to recite Ayatul Kursi and short Surahs like Surah Al-Ikhlaas during Taraweeh for those who have not memorized the whole of the Noble Qur'an.
5] Taraweeh prayers can be delayed to about a few minutes before midnight.
6] Women who have their monthly period, besides helping out in preparing Iftaar and Suhoor, can
Inn-sha-Allah attain rewards by babysitting the infants, toddlers and younger kids while their parents are praying Taraweeh.
7] Importance of having Ikhlaas/sincerity before doing any good deed. Our intention to pray Taraweeh should not be "because the majority of Muslims are doing it", "to fit in with those who are praying Taraweeh", or "as a habit" but to sincerely do this good deed following the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aalaa, hoping for more rewards to be added to one's record of good deeds, and join those who are deserving of Jannatul Ferdaus.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One might fast and he gets nothing from his fast but hunger. One might pray at night but he gets nothing from his prayer except for fatigue."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1690
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
