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What is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs?

March 19, 2025 by Dr. Mamoud Omar

Question:What is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs? Answer:The number of rak’ahs for Taraweeh prayer is a common question, and the answer is that both 8 and 20 rak’ahs are valid options. The most important aspect is sincerity and devotion in worship. Following the Local Masjid It is … Read more

Fatwa: how many Rakats for taraweeh prayer

May 6, 2025March 19, 2025 by Dr. Mamoud Omar

Salam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Alhamdulillah wa Salatu wa Salam ala Rasulillah, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, My dear brothers and sisters, yesterday I received a very concerning email. Someone was accusing all the masajid that pray 20 rak’ahs, 21 rak’ahs with Witr, or 23 rak’ahs of going against the Sunnah. They referenced Shaykh Al-Albani … Read more