Syed Sulaiman Yusuf Banuri

Syed Sulaiman Yusuf Banuri is a prominent Islamic scholar and cleric known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and his contributions to the understanding of Islamic practices. He is recognized for his authoritative opinions on various religious matters, including the significance of Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan. Recently, he was in the news for clarifying the status of performing fewer than 20 Rakats of Taraweeh due to fatigue or other commitments, emphasizing that while 20 Rakats is a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (strongly recommended), it is permissible to pray as per one's capacity when faced with genuine difficulties.