🌙 What is Taraweeh?

Taraweeh is a special nightly prayer performed during the blessed month of Ramadan after the Isha prayer. It is a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (emphasized Sunnah) according to Ahl-e-Sunnah (Hanafi).

The Prophet ﷺ performed Taraweeh in congregation for a few nights, and later discontinued regular congregation to avoid it becoming obligatory upon the Ummah.

📖 Number of Rak‘ats

According to Ahl-e-Sunnah (Hanafi), Taraweeh consists of:

20 Rak‘ats of Taraweeh
Followed by 3 Rak‘ats Witr

This practice was established during the Khilafah of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (RA), and the Sahabah unanimously agreed upon performing 20 Rak‘ats in congregation.

✨ Virtues of Taraweeh

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“Whoever stands (in prayer) during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim)

Taraweeh is a means of forgiveness, spiritual elevation, and closeness to Allah.

🕌 Method of Performing Taraweeh (Hanafi)

Pray in sets of 2 Rak‘ats
Make intention for Sunnah Taraweeh
Recite Qur’an slowly and attentively
Complete the full Qur’an during the month if possible
Pray in congregation (highly recommended)

🤝 Importance of Congregational Taraweeh

Performing Taraweeh in congregation strengthens unity, revives the Sunnah, and brings immense reward.

According to Ahl-e-Sunnah (Hanafi), leaving congregational Taraweeh without valid excuse is disliked, as it is an emphasized Sunnah of the rightly guided Caliphs.

📿 Etiquettes of Taraweeh

Perform with sincerity and devotion
Avoid rushing in prayer
Maintain humility and concentration
Listen attentively to Qur’an recitation
Respect the mosque and fellow worshippers

🌟 Final Reminder

Taraweeh is a gift of Ramadan. It is a spiritual opportunity to reconnect with the Qur’an, seek forgiveness, and strengthen faith.

May Allah grant us the ability to perform Taraweeh with sincerity and acceptance. Ameen.