Question: Are Taraweeh, Tahajjud, and Qiyam al-Layl different names for the same prayer? Is it a sin if one does not perform this prayer? Is it true that the reward for worship increases in Ramadan, and should Taraweeh be observed? Can Taraweeh be considered a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (emphasized Sunnah)?
Answer:
Yes, Tahajjud, Taraweeh, and Qiyam al-Layl are different names for the same prayer.
Performing it earns reward, but not performing it does not incur sin.
The reward for night prayers in Ramadan is greater, so it is preferred to observe Qiyam al-Layl during Ramadan, though it is not obligatory. It is also a highly virtuous voluntary prayer that can be performed on ordinary days.
Taraweeh or Tahajjud is a voluntary act of worship, but it is considered a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (emphasized Sunnah).
✍Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi
❪Jeddah Dawah Center – Al-Salamah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia❫
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