Taraaweeh under Isolation | Ramadhaan Reflections
Channel: Doha Islamic Events
Date: 2020-04-20

Sheikh Hazem discusses the act of Taraaweeh in the era of lock-down, and how we should perform and attain the same rewards and bounties as we have previously.

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'Aa'ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ prayed one night in the Masjid and people also prayed along with him. He ﷺ then prayed on the following night and there were many persons. Then on the third or fourth night (many people) gathered there, but the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ did not come out to them (for leading the Tarawih prayer). When it was morning he said: “I saw what you were doing, but I desisted to come to you (and lead the prayer) for I feared that this prayer might become obligatory for you.” (He the narrator) said: “It was the month of Ramadhaan.” (Al-Bukhaari)

Abu Salamah ibn `Abdur-Rahmaan, may Allaah be pleased with him: narrated that he asked `Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her: "How was the prayer of Allaah's Messenger ﷺ in Ramadhaan?" She replied, "He did not pray more than eleven Rak`ahs in Ramadhaan or in any other month. He used to pray four Rak`ahs, do not ask me about their beauty and length, and then he would pray four, do not ask me about their beauty and length, and then he would pray three Rak`ahs (Witr)." (Al-Bukhaari)

“Whoever prays Qiyaam (the optional night prayer) during Ramadhaan with faith (sincerely for Allaah) and with the hope to get the reward of Allaah, all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Al-Bukhaari)

‘Amr ibn Murrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrfated that a man from the tribe of Qudhaa’ah came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: “I testify that none is worthy of worship but Allaah and that you are the Messenger of Allaah. So, if I pray the five daily prayers, fast Ramadhaan and pray the optional night prayers (during it), pay the Zakaah (what would be my status?).” He said: “Anyone who dies upon this state (whilst been consistent on it) will be amongst those who are firm on the truth and the martyrs.” (Ibn Hibbaan; Al-Albaani: authentic)