The Isha prayer at three o’clock at night

Question

If the Isha prayer is performed at one, two or three o’clock at night, will it be ada’ (on time) or qada’ (make-up)?

Answer

Even if it is performed at that time, the prayer will be ada’, not qada’. However, one should not delay it so long; perform it with the congregation at the appointed time.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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