| Is it recommended for women to delay `Isha' Prayer?  Q: I heard that it is recommended for men to delay offering `Isha' Salah, is this permissible for women as well? A: Praise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon Allah's Messenger, his family, companions, and those who follow his guidance.There are authentic Hadiths of the Prophet (peace be upon him) which prove that it is recommended for men and women to delay offering `Isha' Salah. It is narrated that  once the Prophet (peace be upon him) delayed performing `Isha' Salah till the third part of the night. He said, "Verily, it is its time, had it not been difficult for my nation. | | (Part No. 10; Page No. 388) | |
If it is possible to delay it without hardship, it is better. For example if people in a certain place or a group of travelers agree to delay it to the third of the night for it is easier for them, there is nothing wrong with that. It is rather better but it is not permissible to delay it until after midnight for the end of its optional time is midnight according to the Hadith of `Abdullah ibn `Amr that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, The time of `Isha' Prayer is until midnight.However, if delaying it may cause harm to some people, it is obligatory in this case to offer it in its first time. Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said, Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw them (the people) assembled (for `Isha’ Prayer) he would offer it and if they come late, he would delay it. Moreover, Abu Barzah (may Allah be pleased with him) said, The Prophet (peace be upon him) preferred to offer the `Isha' Prayer late.Accordingly, delaying Salah is better if this is possible without difficulty on the part of people but it is not allowable to delay it until after midnight. |
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