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What is Tarawih?

Q: What is Tarawih?

Correct Answer: Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights. Tarawih refers to the special voluntary (Sunnah Muakkadah) congregational prayers performed every night during the month of Ramadan after Isha prayer. The number of rakats varies between 8 and 20 in different scholarly traditions. The Prophet (PBUH) performed Tarawih in congregation for three nights and then continued individually to avoid it becoming obligatory.

A Obligatory Friday prayer
B Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights
C Prayer offered during travel
D Funeral prayer

Correct Answer: Option B — Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights

Explanation: Tarawih refers to the special voluntary (Sunnah Muakkadah) congregational prayers performed every night during the month of Ramadan after Isha prayer. The number of rakats varies between 8 and 20 in different scholarly traditions. The Prophet (PBUH) performed Tarawih in congregation for three nights and then continued individually to avoid it becoming obligatory.

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