Question
The state of Taraaweeh in our town is deplorable. Although it is known that Taraaweeh is Sunnatul Muakkadah, it is performed haphazardly. Six persons act as Imaams for Taraaweeh. Thana, Durood and Dua are either deleted or recited at such a terrible speed which deny musallis the opportunity to recite these important acts of Namaaz. In fact, many have to battle to properly complete Attahiyaat. What is the status of such Taraaweeh?
Answer
According to the Hadith of Nabi-e-Kareem (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the status of this type of Namaaz as depicted in the question is like an old dirty rag which is flung from the heaven to strike into the faces of the miserable musallis who offer such a mutilated 'namaaz'. It is haraam to perform Taraaweeh in this manner. It is infinitely better to perform Taraaweeh with the small Surahs from Surah Feel by even a non-Hanafi who will perform the Salaat decently like a Mu'min, not like a Munaafiq as the six fellows in your town are acquitting themselves. They should shame themselves for making such a huge mockery of such an important Waajib ibaadat as Taraaweeh. Sunnatul Muakkadah is practically Waajib.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 22 No 09
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- 3
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