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I haven't memorized the longest surah, so what should I do?

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It's sunnah to recite a long surah. If you have not memorized all the surahs, then recite the longest surah that you know.

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Can I recite any short surahs for this prayer?

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That is permissible. However, it is sunnah to recite a either one of the longest surahs in the Qur'an or the longest surah you know.

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What if I don't want to miss the eclipse?

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If one is able to, they are encouraged to attend the eclipse prayer rather than looking at the eclipse themselves.

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I don’t memorize long suras. Can I pray while holding a Quran?

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Yes, you can. There's nothing wrong with that. But, be sure to place a table or something nearby to place Quran on, while you complete other parts of the prayer.

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Will women offer the lunar prayer?

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There's no obligation for a woman. They can pray if they want and can skip if they want.

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What is the difference between solar eclipse prayer and lunar eclipse prayer?

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There is no difference. The prayer is same for all sort of eclipses, whether lunar or solar.

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