Taraweeh
Taraweeh meaning
The word “Taraweeh” comes from the Arabic word for rest or relaxation, as worshippers take short breaks between sets of rakats
What is Taraweeh?
- Taraweeh prayers are special night prayers performed by Muslims after the Isha (night) prayer throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
- Taraweeh prayers are not obligatory but are strongly recommended (Sunnah)
- They typically consist of 8 or 20 rakats (units of prayer), depending on different Islamic traditions
- Taraweeh prayers often involve recitation of substantial portions of the Quran. Many Muslims prefer to perform Taraweeh in congregation at mosques, though they can also be performed individually at home
Is Taraweeh made only in Ramadan?
Yes, Taraweeh prayers are specifically performed only during the month of Ramadan.
Taraweeh Dua (Arabic):
سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْمُلْکِ وَالْمَلَکُوْتِ سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْعِزَّةِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ وَالْهَيْبَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْکِبْرِيَآئِ وَالْجَبَرُوْتِ سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِکِ الْحَيِ الَّذِی لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوْتُ سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِکَةِ وَالرُّوْحِ اَللّٰهُمَّ اَجِرْنَا مِنَ النَّارِ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْر
Taraweeh Dua Transliteration:
Subhana Dhil-Mulki wal-Malakoot. Subhana Dhil-Izzati wal-Azhamati wal-Haybati wal-Qudrati wal-Kibriyai wal-Jabaroot. Subhanal-Malikil-Hayyil-Ladhi Laa Yanaamu wa Laa Yamoot. Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbuna wa Rabbul-Malaikati war-Rooh. Allahumma ajirna minan-naar, Ya Mujiru ya Mujiru ya Mujiru.
Taraweeh Dua in English (Translation):
Glory be to the Owner of the Kingdom of the earth and the heavens. Glory be to He who commands Respect and Honour and Magnificence & Awe and Power and Greatness and Omnipotence. Glory be to the Sovereign, the Ever-living, Who does not sleep nor die. He is the Most Praised, the Most Holy, Our Lord and the Lord of all the Angels and the Spirit (Jibraeel A.S). O Allah! Save us from the Fire of Hell. O Protector! O Protector! O Protector!
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