Back to search
The question

Are mosque activities, such as dedicating a day for gathering to perform Qiyam al-Layl after the Isha prayer to encourage one another, considered Bid‘ah (innovation), knowing that specifying a day is for organizational purposes and not out of belief in its virtue?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

There is no harm in designating one night of the week for al-Layl (night vigil prayer), because most scholars have permitted supererogatory prayers, both in congregation and individually. Ibn Qudamah stated in Al-Mughni: "It is permissible to perform supererogatory prayers in congregation and individually, because the Prophet, peace be upon him, did both." However, it is important not to designate a specific night for this, to avoid falling into the prohibition mentioned in that regard, as the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Do not single out the night of Jumu'ah (Friday) for Qiyam among other nights." This prohibition includes other nights if they are specifically designated.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
48888
Imported
Translation status
Source text, unreviewed
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy