Question
In Sri Lanka we perform Qiyaamul Lail of 8 raka'ts plus 3 Witr. This is in addition to the 20 Taraaweeh and 3 Witr. What is the status of this Qiyaamul Lail? We follow the Shaafi' Math-hab.
Answer
The manner of your qiyaamul lail is bid'ah. According to the Shaafi Math-hab, during the last ten nights of Ramadhaan there is a Salaat called Qiyaamul Lail. It consists of 8 raka'ts plus the 3 raka'ts Witr. However, those who will be performing Qiyaamul Lail should not perform Witr after the 20 raka'ts Taraaweeh.
Also, it is Mustahab to perform Qiyaamul Lail individually, not in Jamaat. What is done in Sri Lanka is bid'ah.
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