Configuring my Tahajjud
﴿ وَمِنَ الَّيْلِ فَتَهَجَّدْ بِهٖ نَافِلَةً لَّكَۖ عَسٰٓى أَنْ يَّبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُوْدًا ٧٩ ﴾
( الاسراۤء/17: 79)
79. And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station. [Al-Isra' 17:79]
﴿ وَالَّذِيْنَ يَبِيْتُوْنَ لِرَبِّهِمْ سُجَّدًا وَّقِيَامًا ٦٤ ﴾
( الفرقان/25: 64)
64. And those who spend [part of] the night to their Lord prostrating and standing [in prayer] (Al-Furqan/25:64)
What is Tahajjud?
- Tahajjud is the most important prayer after the fard (obligatory) prayers.
- Tahajjud is a voluntary (Sunnah) night prayer performed after Isha and before Fajr, usually in the last third of the night. It is a special prayer where believers seek Allah’s mercy, guidance, and forgiveness.
- It is one of the most beloved acts of worship and a key to success in both this life and the Hereafter. The Prophet ﷺ and righteous people made it a habit because of its immense rewards.
What is the benefit of Tahajjud?
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Spiritual |
Personal & Emotional |
Acceptance of Du’a |
Physical & Health |
Life & Success |
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- Strengthen the connection with Allah s.w.t - Increase piety (taqwa) and mindfulness of Allah s.w.t - Gain forgiveness and purify the soul - Gain inner peace and tranquality |
- Prevent stress and anxiety - Provides a sense of contentment - Nurtures gratefulness - Increase patience and perseverance |
- Immediate acceptance of du’a - Best time to seek guidance, blessings and solutions to problems - Best time to make a lot of du’a in complete solace and tranquility of the night |
- Improve self-discipline and routine - Help regulate sleeping pattern - Increase energy and focus for the day |
- Develop strong willpower and self-control - Increase productivity and clarity of the mind - Strengthen the habit of consistency in ‘ibadah - Indulge in the barakah of the time |
How to start doing Tahajjud (Do’s & Don’ts)
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Do’s |
Don’ts |
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- Drink water before bed, a full bladder can help get you out of bed to make wudhu’ for Tahajjud - Work hard but stay calm when faced with challenges - Sleep early and take short nap during the day - Stay away from sins - Practice the sunnah before sleeping - Set alarm, and make the intention to wake up for Tahajjud |
- Overeating before bed or having late night snacks before bed - Overwork the nerves which can cause exhaustion that led to heavier sleep - Sleep late - Commit sins that can block the effect of prayer - Wasting time mindlessly before bed by scrolling your social media, etc - Snooze your alarm and sleep through it |
Conclusion:
- Good deed and ‘ibadah need to be forced upon ourselves before it turns to habit. Start small and make it consistent is the primary key to success.
﴿ اِنَّ الْمُتَّقِيْنَ فِيْ جَنّٰتٍ وَّعُيُوْنٍۙ ١٥ اٰخِذِيْنَ مَآ اٰتٰىهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ ۗ اِنَّهُمْ كَانُوْا قَبْلَ ذٰلِكَ مُحْسِنِيْنَۗ ١٦ كَانُوْا قَلِيْلًا مِّنَ الَّيْلِ مَا يَهْجَعُوْنَ ١٧ وَبِالْاَسْحَارِ هُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُوْنَ ١٨ ﴾
( الذّٰريٰت/51: 15-18)
15. Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and springs,
16. Accepting what their Lord has given them. Indeed, they were before that doers of good.
17. They used to sleep but little of the night,
18. And in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness, (Az-Zariyat/51:15-18)
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