Ruling on Supplication at the Completion of the Qur’an in Tarawih and Scholarly Opinions
(Excerpt: Fatawa Arkan al-Islam)
Question:
What is the ruling regarding making supplication at the time of completing the Qur’an during Tarawih prayer?
Answer:
Alḥamdulillāh, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.
Practice of the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions رضي الله عنهم:
❖ To my knowledge, neither the Noble Prophet ﷺ nor the Companions رضي الله عنهم have been reported to have made supplication upon completing the Qur’an during prayer.
❖ The most authentic report on this matter is the practice of Anas ibn Mālik رضي الله عنه, who:
- When he completed the Qur’an, would gather his family members and make supplication.
- This supplication was made outside of prayer, not within it.
Problem in Making It a Regular Practice:
❖ Since this practice is not established from the Sunnah, one issue with making it a regular, organized practice is that:
- In certain mosques, special programs are arranged for it, leading to large gatherings of men and women.
- Upon leaving the mosque after prayer, free mixing between men and women often occurs, which is clearly observable.
Opinions of Some Scholars:
❖ Some scholars have stated that making supplication upon completing the Qur’an is recommended (mustaḥabb).
❖ If the imam completes the Qur’an during the last part of the night while standing in prayer, and makes a special supplication in place of the qunūt during Witr, there is no harm in that.
❖ This is because qunūt is legislated in any case.
Allah knows best.
