FatwaPerlisFasting
Fatwa Negeri Perlis Tentang Isu-Isu Hukum Yang Menjadi Khilaf Di Kalangan Masyarakat Negeri Perlis
How many rak'ahs may be performed for Tarawih prayer according to the Perlis fatwa?
Short answer
The Perlis fatwa states that the Prophet did not fix a specific number of rak'ahs for Tarawih, so the matter is open to latitude.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis fatwa states that the Prophet did not fix a specific number of rak'ahs for Tarawih, so the matter is open to latitude. It may be performed as 20, 36 or 11 rak'ahs. Imams are advised to suit the number to the congregation, and worshippers are encouraged to follow the imam until the end to gain the reward mentioned in the hadith.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tiada penetapan tertentu berkaitan bilangan rakaat solat Tarawih dari Nabi SAW. Ia termasuk dalam perkara yang diberi keluasan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Negeri Perlis Tentang Isu-Isu Hukum Yang Menjadi Khilaf Di Kalangan Masyarakat Negeri Perlis”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/90-fatwa-negeri-perlis-tentang-isu-isu-hukum-yang-menjadi-khilaf-di-kalangan-masyarakat-negeri-perlis. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/number-of-rakaat-tarawih-perlis-fatwa/