What is the ruling on the lesson after the four rak'ahs in the Tarawih prayer?
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There is no harm in having a lesson between the rak'ahs of Tarawih, but it is preferable not to make it a regular practice, so that people do not come to believe it is part of the prayer or obligatory. The Imam can alert people to the rulings of , especially what they need during . These words are more beneficial than leaving or engaging in worldly talk, and better than innovated . Some scholars have opined that there is no need for a break between the rak'ahs in this era due to the brevity of the prayer, but if it occurs, it is better to utilize it for advice, remembrance, or beneficial reading.
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