Chatting after Esha salaah
Question
What are the rulings of Shariah on social activities and chatting after Esha prayer. Nowadays, we see people start visiting relatives after Esha or just sit at home and chat with the family as according to them this is the only free time they have?
How about the same with one’s spouse? Is there any clear guideline on it in oue beloved Shariah and what is the sunnah?
Answer
Generally, chatting after Esha is discouraged and disliked for several reasons. Sometimes the Fajr is missed, and tahajjud is definitely missed. In the morning, a Muslim home is engaged with recitation of the Quraan, zikr and nafl ibaadat. All these get neglected because of night chatting. A little bit of chatting with the wife at home is alright.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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