The Taraweeh prayer is night worship offered in Ramadan, after Isha. It is strongly recommended by Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) as he said to his companions: " A great and blessed month is approaching. Allah has imposed on you the duty of fasting during its days, and I have counselled you to stand up in worship during its nights".

Eight or Twenty Rakats of Taraweeh is Fine

Taraweeh can be any number of rakats, with a minimum of two, but the Prophet's own practice was not to exceed 11 or 13 rakats including Witr, on any night after he had finished the obligatory prayer of Isha. Considering this fact and taking Hazrath Umar's advice to the companions of the Prophet, some schools of thought advocate that 20 is the normal number of rakats of Taraweeh.

We, Muslims should not make an issue out of it. If someone insists that 8 rakats is the only number, we should not indulge in any argument with him. If another suggests that 20 rakats is the correct figure, we say with love and sincerity: "May Allah accept your prayer and reward you for it".

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