Tahajjud aur Tarawih - Dr Israr Ahmad

This lecture clarifies the rulings regarding Tahajjud and Tarawih prayers. It details the historical development of Tarawih, starting from the Prophet's time and expanding through the eras of the Rashidun Caliphs and Hazrat Umar. The discussion covers differing opinions among various schools of thought—Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali—regarding the number of rak'ahs in Tarawih, citing evidence from the Quran and Hadith. It explains that while 8 rak'ahs were the Prophet's practice, Hazrat Umar established the 20 rak'ah practice as a means of facilitating congregational prayers for all, including laborers. The lecture emphasizes the importance of *Qiyam-ul-Layl* (night vigil) and clarifies that the essence of this practice is not merely performing a fixed number of rak'ahs but dedicating a portion of the night to worship, as described in Surah al-Muzammil. The speaker also addresses the extreme practice of a companion, Abdullah ibn Umar, who performed Tahajjud all night and fasted daily, and the Prophet’s guidance against such excess. The lecture highlights the virtues of both fasting and Quran recitation as intercessors on the Day of Judgment.

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