ANSWER:

Turning off the light is an innovation and an indication that they are not following the sunnah in their practices. 

Try to find another masjid to pray in. 

QUESTION: In the local areas of Srilanka, during Ramadan specially in the last 10 nights we pray 6 or 8 rakats called Qiyam al layl in congregation, in which imam will recite very long surahs after fatiha, like Surat ar rahman, 1/3 of surat bakara… We also pray Taraweeh and witr extra. Also they turn-off the lights in the masjidh while praying qiyam al layl.

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QUESTION: I want to know what to recite after the completion of the Quran, however most of the people claim that we should recite the dua that is given at the last page of quran and after that surah fatiha, 4 quls and 2 ruku of surah al baqarah and than dedicate it to our ancestors please tell us what should we actually recite after completing the quran