Is it permissible to join first 2 rakath of Esha Salat with the Taraweh Jamat and then continue on his own?
According to Sunni scholarship, as reflected in Tafsir Ibn Kathir, there is a precedent for combining prayers when necessary. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known to delay the Maghrib prayer to combine it with the Isha prayer when he was in a hurry to travel, as narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari: I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), when he was in a hurry to travel, delay Maghrib prayer so he could combine it with Isha.
Sahih al-Bukhari 18:29. This indicates that combining prayers can be permissible under certain circumstances.
On the other hand, according to Shia scholarship, as reflected in Majma al-Bayan, the practice of performing prayers in congregation is also highly regarded, but specific rules apply regarding the performance of Taraweeh. The Shia view emphasizes maintaining the integrity of each prayer and suggests that it is preferable to perform the prayers as separate entities rather than combining them unless there is a legitimate reason to do so.
Ultimately, for a ruling that applies to your specific situation, it is best to consult a qualified local scholar who can provide guidance based on your circumstances and the practices of your community.
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Sahih al-Bukhari 18:29
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 18, Hadith 29 · Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar
I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), when he was in a hurry to travel, delay Maghrib prayer so he could combine it with Isha. Saalim said that Ibn Umar used to do the same when he was in a hurry to travel. He would establish Maghrib prayer performing it as three rak'ahs with tashahhud and salam, then wait a little before establishing Isha and praying it as two rak'ahs with tashahhud and salam. He would not perform tasbih between them or prostrate after Isha until he arose in the middle of the night.
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