The Truth About Taraweeh Muslims Didn't Know (IS TARAWEEH 8 OR 20 RAKAT?)
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses the differing views within Islamic schools of thought regarding the optimal number of rak'ahs (units of prayer) in Salah. The Hanafi and Shafi schools suggest 20 rak'ahs plus 3, while the Maliki school prefers 36 plus 3, totaling 39. The debate also touches on the modern controversy about the mandatory nature of praying 8 rak'ahs, which is not supported by historical Islamic scholarship. The discussion further explores the preference for praying at home versus in the mosque, with the Maliki school advocating for home prayers due to reasons such as concentration and avoiding showing off. The script also delves into the historical practice of reciting the entire Quran during Ramadan, which was not a common practice in early Islam and was criticized by scholars like Imam Malik.
Takeaways
- 📚 There are differing opinions on the ideal number of rak'ahs (units of prayer) in Salah, with the Hanafi and Shafi schools favoring 20 and the Maliki School suggesting 36 or 39.
- 🤔 The numbers of rak'ahs are considered arbitrary and not mandatory across the four Islamic schools of thought.
- 🌟 Praying more or less than the suggested numbers is still considered acceptable, as it is Sunnah (tradition of the Prophet).
- 📈 The modern controversy about praying exactly 8 rak'ahs being mandatory has no historical basis in Islamic scholarship.
- 🏠 The Prophet's practice of praying 8+3 rak'ahs at home is cited as a reason for the preference of some scholars for shorter prayers in congregations.
- 🕌 The Maliki School prefers praying at home due to reasons such as concentration, Barakah (blessings), and avoiding showing off.
- 🧘♂️ The Shafi School advocates for praying at the mosque, citing the Prophet's actions and the benefits of community prayer.
- 📖 Imam Malik disapproved of the practice of finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan, stating it was not Sunnah.
- 📉 The practice of reciting fewer verses per rak'ah in congregational prayers was a response to the challenges faced during the Battle of Harra.
- 📚 Historically, the Hanafi School has evolved, and the modern practice may not always align with the Prophet's original practices.
- 🔄 The flexibility in the number of rak'ahs and the Quran's recitation during prayers reflects the adaptability of Islamic practices to various contexts and communities.
Q & A
What are the differing opinions on the number of Rak'ahs in Salah according to the Hanafi and Maliki schools?
-The Hanafi school suggests that the ideal number of Rak'ahs in Salah is 20, while the Maliki school prefers 36, which is 33 plus 3.
Is there a mandatory number of Rak'ahs in Salah according to the four Islamic schools of thought?
-No, all four schools of thought agree that there is no mandatory number of Rak'ahs in Salah. The numbers mentioned are considered the best or most ideal, but praying more or less is still acceptable.
What is the basis for the Hanafi school's preference for 20 Rak'ahs in Salah?
-The Hanafi school bases their preference on the actions of the Prophet and the Sahab (companions), who followed this practice.
Why does the Maliki school advocate for 36 Rak'ahs in Salah?
-The Maliki school interprets the actions of the Prophet and the Sahab differently and has chosen 36 Rak'ahs as their preferred number.
What is the modern controversy regarding the number of Rak'ahs in Salah?
-The modern controversy is the claim that praying 8 Rak'ahs is mandatory, which is not supported by historical Islamic scholarship and is considered a Sunnah, not an obligation.
What is the Prophet's stance on praying at home versus in the Masjid (mosque)?
-The Prophet prayed at home and encouraged praying at home when alone, as it allows for longer prayers without干扰 others. However, he also considered the needs of the congregation when leading Salah in the Masjid.
Why does the Maliki school suggest that it is better to pray at home?
-The Maliki school believes that praying at home allows for longer prayers, better concentration, and reduces the potential for showing off, which can be more prevalent in the Masjid.
What does Imam Malik say about finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan?
-Imam Malik stated that finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan is not Sunnah and expressed disapproval of this practice.
When did the practice of finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan begin?
-This practice was already in place by 150 Hijri, as noted by Imam Malik, and it was not the norm in the early days of Islam or during the time of the Prophet or his companions.
What was the early Islamic practice regarding the number of Rak'ahs and recitation during Ramadan?
-In the early Islamic practice, 30 verses or sometimes 20 were recited, and this was the case until the Battle of Harra, after which the number of Rak'ahs was reduced, and the length of recitation was adjusted.
How does the Hanafi school view the completion of the entire Quran during Ramadan?
-The Hanafi school does not make it a default practice to finish the entire Quran during Ramadan in congregational prayers, but it is permissible for individuals to do so at home.
Outlines
📚 Differences in Opinion on the Number of Rak'ahs in Salah
This paragraph discusses the varying opinions among the four Islamic schools of thought regarding the ideal number of Rak'ahs (units of prayer) in Salah. The Hanafi and Shafi schools suggest 20 Rak'ahs, while the Maliki school prefers 36 (33 + 3). The Hanbali school's stance is not explicitly mentioned, but it is implied that they also have a preferred number. The speaker emphasizes that these numbers are not mandatory and that the Prophet's practice (Sunnah) does not dictate a specific number, allowing for flexibility in prayer. The paragraph also touches on the modern controversy about the supposed obligation of praying 8 Rak'ahs, which the speaker argues has no historical basis in Islamic scholarship.
🏠 Praying at Home vs. Masjid: Different Perspectives
The second paragraph delves into the debate over whether it is better to pray at home or in a Masjid (mosque). The Maliki school advocates for praying at home, citing the Prophet's preference for home prayers and the lack of distractions that allow for longer, more focused prayers. The Shafi school, however, sees value in praying at the Masjid, where the collective atmosphere can be motivating and spiritually uplifting. The speaker also discusses the historical context of reciting the Quran during prayers and the evolution of this practice over time, noting that early Muslims did not complete the entire Quran in Ramadan, a practice that became more common later.
🕌 The Practice of Completing the Quran in Ramadan
The final paragraph addresses the practice of finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan, which the speaker notes is not a Sunnah (tradition) established by the Prophet. The practice was not common in the early days of Islam and even Imam Malik, a prominent scholar, expressed disapproval of it. The paragraph also mentions the Battle of Harra, which led to changes in prayer practices, including an increase in the number of Rak'ahs and a reduction in the recitation of Quranic verses per Rak'ah. The speaker concludes by clarifying that while completing the Quran in Ramadan is permissible, it is not considered a Sunnah and was not the default practice of the early Muslim community.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hanafi and Shafi schools
💡Maliki School
💡Sunnah
💡Rak'ah
💡Masjid
💡Quran
💡Ramadan
💡Imam Malik
💡Baraka
💡Jama'ah
Highlights
Discussion on the number of rak'ahs in Salah based on different Islamic schools of thought.
Hanafi and Shafi schools suggest 20 rak'ahs, while Maliki School prefers 36 rak'ahs plus 3.
The concept of these numbers being arbitrary and not mandatory according to all four Islamic schools.
The importance of following the Prophet's actions (Sunnah) and the consensus of the sahab (companions).
Modern controversy regarding the mandatory nature of praying 8 rak'ahs, which has no historical basis in Islamic scholarship.
The Prophet's practice of praying 8+3 rak'ahs at home alone, considering the needs of the community in congregational prayers.
The Maliki School's preference for praying at home due to reasons such as Baraka (blessings), concentration, and avoiding showing off.
The Prophet's own practice of praying at home and the rationale behind it.
The Shafi School's stance on the necessity of praying at the mosque for motivation and the collective Baraka.
The historical shift from praying 20 rak'ahs to 36 rak'ahs during the early Islamic period.
Imam Malik's disapproval of finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan, stating it is not Sunnah.
The practice of reciting 30 verses or sometimes 20 in each rak'ah before the Battle of Harra.
The adaptation of prayer practices after the Battle of Harra, including the increase in rak'ahs and the shortening of recitations.
The default practices in the Muslim world and the flexibility in choosing the number of rak'ahs based on personal ability and preference.
The Hanafi School's encouragement of finishing the entire Quran during Ramadan, though it is not the default practice.
The Prophet's original approach to Salah and the absence of a fixed number of rak'ahs as a Sunnah.
Transcripts
so we have this notion of being 20
versus uh
36 and these are the two opinions within
the M the
Hani and shaf school basically say that
should be 20 and the Maliki School says
that it is best to make it 39 36 + 3 20+
3 so I should say 23 okay and the Maliki
say 36 + 9 which is 30 uh 36 + 3 which
is 39
now uh these numbers as I said are quite
arbitrary all of the M said these
numbers are must and not
mandatory all of the four schools said
these are the best numbers but more or
less would still
be and from the perspective of these
schools
sl/ because it is Sunnah there is no no
number that is mandatory how can
something be mandatory when the Salah
itself is you get the point here how can
a number be mandatory when the Salah is
Na by definition na is you want to pray
you want to pray you don't want to pray
you don't want to pray so if you pray
two or 4 or 8 or 12 or 16 or 50 however
you want to pray all of it is Ja this is
the default of the basically all four
schools the only question is what is the
best number what is the ideal number and
from this we said the three schools said
20 plus three based upon the action of
and they said cuz he did it and all the
sahab followed well then we should
follow them and the Maliki school they
have their interpretation and and they
said we will go with uh 39 now there's a
modern controversy completely modern
began literally one generation ago that
uh the claim that eight is uh mandatory
not that eight is Sunnah that could be
an easy argument to make cuz it's do
whatever you want you do and this is a
modern argument and you know
alhamdulillah we have gone over these
issues back and forth and nobody in the
history of the umah before our great
scholar of the last generation said that
it is mandatory to make a aan may Allah
reward that scholar for his and for his
love of the Sunnah but in reality this
is an opinion that has no basis in in
the history of Islam it's it's a na
prayer so to make a controversy that
only 8 versus 20 is mandatory really
this shows and I'm trying to be
respectful here anybody who says this
hasn't studied the books of f no scholar
in Islamic history except for one or two
ever said the number of raat is
obligatory pray whatever you want it's a
sunah or a na prayer if you want to pray
four or eight you pray according to your
level of energy and level of enthusiasm
the only in 99.999% of the umah which
number is the better number not which
number is the waj number there's a big
difference between the two and as I said
the majority position is is 20 is good
but what somebody's going to say but
didn't the prophet s wasam himself pray
you know 8+ 3 which is 11 and this is
true he did and this is why began with
8+ three and the says if you're praying
at home alone then you should do 8+
three but the JAMA needs to take into
account the weak and the elderly and the
baby and the woman who has a child the
jam has to take everybody into account
when you have a large congregation you
make things easy for the people and so
by making things easy then you make that
shorter and shorter so therefore the H
position which makes a lot of sense to
me says the more rewarding when you're
all alone you have nobody to worry about
yes you should pray long prayers and you
pray 8 plus three but when you're
leading Salah or in you're in a Masjid
and you have to take into account
somebody has to go to the bathroom
somebody has an emergency call somebody
has parents is calling him whatever they
the case might be you can't expect
everybody to pray that long Salah
therefore you cut it up into like did
and so the number 20 comes and so that
is why they say this now another minor
controversy and we already mentioned
this in statement minor country these
are very trivial things what is better
to pray in the Masjid or to pray at home
and once again you have different
schools say different things IM Malik
and the Maliki School actually says it
is better to pray at home you should not
pray in the Masjid sorry let me take
that back not you should
not pray if you want but it's better to
pray at home scrap that I made a mistake
of course you should nobody says you
shouldn't pray IM Malik and the Maliki
School says it is better must that you
pray at home why who can tell me why why
is it better to pray at home according
to them
yes okay that's one good position the
process and prayed at home but there are
other things as well you can pray for a
long time with without interfering with
other people what
else Baraka how
so for the home very good Baraka for the
home what
else concentration what
else excellent there is an authentic
Hadith that the prophet wasam said that
the best prayer of the person after the
f is the prayer of his house and he
himself would walk home and pray as a
default right so that we have IM Malik
has evidences for this there's yet
another reason and that's showing off
where do you have more potential to show
off the Masjid with everybody so when
you're at home right then Imam Malik's
position is makes sense in his own way
that you're cut off from all of these
things you can pray longer more you pray
the the the the of your choice the the
Quran of your choice etc etc the shaf
school said no the must is
what do you think their reasons would be
you know them just use your common
sense what
else times the of the what
else walking to the all of these reasons
so you get the point so they're all
using generic evidences okay using
generic evidences which one is the uh
default and they're both right in other
words you choose if you areab able to
pray 2 3 4 hours on your own reading the
Quran
with then there is no doubt that yes you
should pray at home but if you're like
most of us and you cannot recite
like right and you need that motivation
to you know uh uh uh read Quran and
there is no doubt a Baraka that comes in
the Masid as well and there's a feeling
of awe and there's a feeling of and
there's a feeling of IM and there's
feeling of Buzz that us weak people we
need that as well right not all of us
are like who he himself by the way would
not here's the interesting point he
would not pray in the Masjid he
appointed obey and he walked back home
and he prayed at home okay because
that's but we are not at the level
of so those who are at that type of
level masallah great for you pray at
home and expect Allah to reward you
however this means you pray is in the
Masjid then you go and you um uh pray at
home now another uh point of history is
that where did this notion of finishing
the entire Quran during come
from actually this is not found in early
Islam of course it can't be because the
pro didn't do it even in the time of the
sahab did not happen and in fact Imam
Malik writing in 150 Hijra or speaking
in 150 Hijra he actually was not happy
with this practice and he said as
reported in the famous book mud
finishing the entire Quran during the of
Ramadan is not Sunnah this is IM Malik
now interesting point people are already
doing it that's why he's commenting on
it so in 150 hij people are already
finishing the whole Quran in Ramadan
in and IM Malik and others are like I
don't like this it's not the Sunnah we
should not do this
and Ali died 474 Hijra one of the great
Scholars of the past he writes in the
beginning they would recite 30 verses or
sometimes 20 and this was the case until
the Battle of har the Battle of har was
when yazid attacked Medina I have a
whole lecture online you could listen to
that and after the battle of har the
long long longivity of the tud became
difficult for them so they cut back on
the and they increased the number of R
and they started praying 36 r with with
being 39 I.E this is early um as I said
okay so it was the early umay time they
switched from 20 to 36 this is before IM
Malik so a generation before IM Malik so
they switched to 36 and in the time
of they would pray in every ra around 10
aat short and sweet you cannot pray 40 R
reciting half a Jew in every ra you see
my point and this was the Maliki and
Still Remains The Practice in many
places in the Muslim world that you
might pray 20 and in every five verses
cuz the point is you need to make it
easy for the people right so in the
Maliki School in the Shafi School these
are the defaults and most of the mid you
go to in the Muslim World they actually
do not finish the entire Quran in the
majority of the mass if you want to do
this you do it at home cuz again we're
looking at the JAMA in the later Hani
school they uh encourage this and it is
not the default of the uh modern hanafi
school that they would like to finish
the whole Quran during the uh during the
time of and that's permissible that is
fine but again to be clear obviously the
prophet did not Institute in the first
place in that manner such that we can
say that this is a
Sunnah
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