Biddat aur Tarawih - Israr Ahmad Bayan

Dr. Israr Ahmad discusses the concept of *biddat* (innovation) in religious practice, specifically addressing the debate surrounding twenty *rakat* Tarawih prayers. He clarifies that while the practice wasn’t present during the Prophet’s era or early caliphs, Umar ibn al-Khattab established it as a communal practice, deeming it a positive innovation. He contrasts this with the rigid stance of some *Ahl-e-Hadith* scholars who label it as forbidden. Dr. Ahmad further critiques the lengthy prayers and sermons integrated into collective supplications, especially those practiced by groups like Tablighi Jamaat, suggesting they border on mockery of religious practice. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to both the Sunnah and the practices of the rightly guided caliphs and argues that the focus should be on individual supplication rather than elaborate, extended communal prayers.

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