Time for Mussaf Prayer on Simchat Torah
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Question
Can Mussaf prayer be recited later on Simchat Torah?
Answer
Even on Simchat Torah, it is advisable to begin the Mussaf prayer before seven hours, even if it requires hastening and slightly shortening the dances or expediting the Torah reading. This can also be achieved by starting Mussaf before part of the dances or the Torah readings if necessary. In pressing circumstances, leniency is possible since one is engaged in prayer and the day's order throughout.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 286, Paragraph 1), Mishnah Berurah (Subparagraph 3). Generally, Mussaf should not precede the Torah reading, but in exceptional cases on Simchat Torah, leniency is permissible. See Teshuvah MeAhavah (Part 2, Siman 243, Note Orach Chaim, Siman 286) and Emek Berachah (Torah Reading, Subparagraph 4).
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