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Performing Taraweeh without performing Esha Salaah

· 14 Shawwal 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If the person performing the taraweeh misses the Esha Salaah with the Jammat, is he still allowed to perform the taraweeh?

Answer

The taraweeh salaah will only be valid if one had performed the Esha salaah. (whether with jamaat or individually).

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

قال العلامة الحلبي: "وفي القنية: لو تركوا الجماعة في الفرض، ليس لهم أن يصلوا التراويح جماعة لأنها تبع للجماعة. (الحلبي الكبير)

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Mufti Zakaria Makada
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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