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Lesson No 83

  1. How many Rak’ahs must be said in Taravih and how?

Ans.   Saying twenty Rak’ahs in pairs of two each is the Prophet’s precept. After every Taravih (unit of four Rak’ahs) a little breathing time to be availed is desirable.

  1. Must we recite anything or sit silent during the period for rest (after each four Rak’ahs?

Ans.   We are free to sit silent or recite the Qur-an slowly, or to repeat some formula or even to say the Nafl Salat individually.

  1. How is it to recite the whole of Qur-an in the course of Taravih prayers?

Ans.    It is Masnun to recite the whole of Qur-an once in this month. But it is better to do it twice in the month and even more commendable to do it thrice. It must, however, be remembered that reciting the whole of Qur-an twice or thrice during the month is commendable only if no inconvenience is caused to the congregation. No regard should, however, be paid to people’s lack of enthusiasm in going over the whole of the Qur-an one in the month.

  1. How is it to say the Taravih in the sitting position?

Ans.   It is undesirable to say Taravih in the sitting position while one has the strength to do it in the normal (standing) position.

  1. How is it for people to sit outside the congregation while the Imam recites the Qur-an and join the prayers only at the point when the Imam is about to pas on to bowing?

Ans.    It is an undesirable act. Prayer in congregation must be joined from the beginning.

  1. Is it permissible for a person who has missed the congregational Fard prayer to say the commanded prayer individually before joining the congregational Taravih prayer?

Ans. Yes, it is permissible.

SAYING MISS PRAYERS

  1. What do we mean by Ada and Qada prayers?

Ans. An Qada (on time) prayer is a prayer said on its proper time. Qada (deferred) prayer is a Fard or Wajib prayer said after the lapse of its due time.

For example, the Dhuhr Salat will be Ada if said on time. But it will be Qada if said after the expiry of the time limit fixed for Dhuhr.

  1. Which Salats must be said as Qada prayers if missed on proper time?

Ans. Qada for all commanded Salats is Fard’ that for, Wajib Salats is Wajib, and it is the Prophet’s precept to say Qada for certain Masnun Salats.

  1. How is it not to perform a Fard or Wajib prayer on time?

Ans. It is a sin not to say a commanded (Fard), ordained (Wajib) or an emphasized Masnun prayer on its proper time. The sin is greater for failing to say the commanded and ordained prayers on time, and less for missing the Masnun prayers.

Nonetheless, if a prayer is missed without intention (through forgetfulness or failure to awaken from sleep), it is excusable.

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