Recommendations during solar eclipse

Question ID: 
869

Question

Please tell us what are we recommended to do during the solar eclipse. Is salaatul-Kousouf only for men in jamaat or can women also do some nawafil at home? Jazaakumullahu khairaa

Answer

For the men, two rakaat of namaz in congregation (jamaat) with a long and silent Qiraat is recommended. Qiraat may be done loudly as well. After having completed the namaz, one may engage in dua, zikr and istighfaar. Giving out sadaqah is also recommended. Women may perform salaat in their own home, individually.