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Bilangan Rakaat Terawih - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu
How many rakaat should be performed in the tarawih prayer?
Short answer
The minimum number of tarawih rakaat is two, while the maximum is a matter of scholarly disagreement.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Terengganu State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama: Puasa
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The minimum number of tarawih rakaat is two, while the maximum is a matter of scholarly disagreement. The two best-known views are eight rakaat and twenty rakaat. The twenty-rakaat view is held by most scholars, so it is preferable to practise it. The matter is a branch issue (furuk), not a foundation of religion, so people should not dispute over it and should respect one another.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Yang paling masyhurnya dua pandangan iaitu lapan rakaat dan dua puluh rakaat. Pandangan kedua ini adalah pandangan kebanyakan ulama, maka seeloknya itu yang diamalkan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Terengganu State Mufti Department. “Bilangan Rakaat Terawih - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu”, 18 March 2026. https://mufti.terengganu.gov.my/bahagian-suk/soal-jawab-agama/bab-ibadah-puasa/280-bilangan-rakaat-terawih. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/number-of-tarawih-rakaat/