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What is the legal (Sharia) ruling regarding Sheikh Faisal Mawlawi's fatwa permitting the designation of a specific day for gathering for Qiyam al-Layl (night prayer) or Dhikr (remembrance of God), in which he cited evidence from the Qur'an, Sunnah, and sayings of scholars?

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Gathering for remembrance (dhikr) is commendable, so long as it does not become a permanent habit. What is prohibited is the constant continuation of gathering in a specific manner. Assembling for the Qiyam (night vigil) prayer is also good, but without making it a regular habit or established Sunnah, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not consistently perform it in congregation except during Ramadan, nor did he designate a specific night for Qiyam. And whoever performs an action for which there is no command from the Prophet (peace be upon him), then it is rejected.

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