Is It Allowed to Read the Tarawih Fast?


Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

Is it allowed to read the tarawih fast?

While it is acceptable to pray briefly, one should not rush through it. Proper rules and etiquette exist for recitation. Some places may rush through the recitation, but it is better to avoid such practices.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.