Permissibility for the Imam to start the Tarawih even if there is a second congregation established for the `Isha' Prayer

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Q 3: Is it permissible for an Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) to perform Tarawih (special supererogatory night Prayer in Ramadan) in congregation while a group of people perform `Isha' Prayer in congregation?

A: There is nothing wrong with an Imam performing Tarawih after finishing the `Isha' Prayer and its Nafilah (supererogatory) Prayers, even if there is a congregational Salah performed by the persons who missed the `Isha' Prayer with him. Those people may, with the intention to perform `Isha' Prayer, join the Imam who is performing Tarawih. (Part No. 6; Page No. 81) Once he makes Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer), they can stand up to complete the remaining Rak`ahs of `Isha' Prayer. Another option is that they may perform Salah in congregation in a place that does not cause any disturbance for them or the Imam.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!