Fatawaa

Subject : What is Tarawih Prayer?
Fatwa Number : 4181
Date : 05-02-2026
Classified : Voluntary Prayer
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

What is Tarawih prayer?



The Answer :

Tarawih prayer is the night prayer (Qiyam) performed during the month of Ramadan. It is called "Tarawih" because Muslims used to prolong the standing (qiyam) in it and take brief rests after every four rak‘ahs.







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