2. Today I received the following email… As salamualaykum Xenia, I lead the Taraweeh prayers, so the prayer doesn't start till Iarrive. But I think to myself, if I wasn't leading the prayer would Ibe coming so consistently?So here's a tip for you to get consistent with Taraweeh: COMMIT tovolunteer for something crucial at the local Taraweeh prayers.Commit to laying out the carpets. Commit to bringing the water. Whatdoes the Masjid need? Commit to being the person who does that.The main thing is that you have a commitment to be there on time,people depend on you - that way when tiredness kicks in, yourcommitment will remind you.With best wishes to see you succeed in Ramadan at the highest level!- Muhammad AlshareefCourtesy of "Bring It! 2010"http://www.PostRamadan.com PS: AlMaghrib Institute is doing fundraiser Saturday August 28 for thePakistan Flood Relief. Please join us at: http://www.Ilminar.com
3. Are you attending Taraweeh prayers regularly? Let’s talk about the Night prayers…
4. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم said:“Do not you ever disregard praying at night! Because it was the custom of righteous people before you. Worshipping at night brings one closer to Allah, atones for ones sins, keeps the body from illnesses, and prevents one from performing sinful acts.” (Tirmidhi)
5. A Sign of Goodness:Abdullah ibn Omar (may Allah be pleased with him) for interpretation; let the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم know one of his dreams through Hafsa (may Allah be pleased with her), who was the sister of Abdullah and the wife of the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم. The Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم said while interpreting the dream: “Abdullah is a great person. Yet, it would be superb if he prayed at night!”From that day on, Abdullah never abandoned praying at night. (Bukhari)
6. What is the difference between Qiyam-ul-layl, Tahajjud, and Taraweeh? Qiyam-ul-layl(Night Prayer): Any Salah performed after isha and sunnah prayers. Tahajjud: Any Salah performed after one sleeps during the night. Taraweeh: Night prayers performed during the month of Ramadan.
7. SalatulTaraweeh (Night Prayers during the month of Ramadan) Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated, the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم said:“Whoever spends the nights of Ramadan offering prayer with a sincere belief and hope that s/he will get reward for it, his/her past sins are forgiven.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
8. When is the best time for Taraweeh? If in congregation, then after isha. If individually, then in the last part of the night.
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