Surahs to be recited in the Tarawih

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Q 1: There are some Imams who recite in the Tarawih Prayer some long or medium sized Surahs after Surah Al-Fatihah in the first Rak`ah, whereas they recite Surah Al-Ikhlas after Surah Al-Fatihah in the second Rak`ah. They do so with no change during all the nights of Ramadan. Is such a practice permissible? It is worth mentioning that after every four Rak`ahs of the Tarawih Prayer (special supererogatory night Prayer in Ramadan) they recite some group supplications such as, "Oh Allah! You are a Forgiver Who loves forgiveness, so forgive us." What is the opinion of Your Eminence on such a practice? A: In the Tarawih Prayer it is better for the Imam to recite the whole Qur'an by beginning recitation from the first Surah of the Qur'an on the first night (Part No. 6; Page No. 85

A: In the Tarawih Prayer it is better for the Imam to recite the whole Qur'an by beginning recitation from the first Surah of the Qur'an on the first night (Part No. 6; Page No. 85) and continue recitation during the nights of Ramadan and then finish recitation of the Holy Qur'an on the last night of Ramadan as done by the Prophet's Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). However, it is permissible for the Imam to recite some parts of the Holy Qur'an during all the nights of Ramadan, but he should not recite some particular Surahs every night. Also, it is not permissible to recite group supplications after every four Rak`ahs of the Tarawih Prayer, as such a practice is a Bid`ah (an innovation in religion) on which there is no evidence from the Holy Qur'an or the Prophetic Sunnah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.