1. Is praying two rak'ahs after the 'Isha' Sunnah, with the intention of Qiyam al-Layl, and reciting the latter part of Surat al-Baqarah therein, considered Qiyam al-Layl through which one maintains its virtue, or is it a condition to delay it and increase the number of rak'ahs? 2. Is it permissible to recite Surat al-Baqarah daily for the purpose of blessing and healing from anxiety and intrusive thoughts, in addition to reciting the Mu'awwidhat and the verses from the daily adhkar, during the menstrual period? If it is not permissible, what is the alternative? 3. Given that the Fajr adhan is delayed by a full hour in some regions of Turkey, except for the month of Ramadan, is it permissible to perform the Fajr prayer as soon as its prescribed time begins, even if the adhan has not been called in the mosques?
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The two rak'ahs after the 'Isha' Sunnah are considered part of Qiyam al-Layl (night vigil prayer), as are the 'Isha' Sunnah and Witr prayer. There is no harm in reciting Surat al-Baqarah daily, as it is blessed and beneficial, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, encouraged its recitation. It is permissible for a menstruating woman to recite the Qur'an and perform dhikr. The Fajr prayer may be performed immediately upon the entry of its prescribed time, after ensuring the time has indeed begun, and there is no condition to wait for the muezzin's adhan. The time for Fajr begins with the true dawn (al-Fajr al-Sadiq) and ends at sunrise.
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