Topic: Night Prayers


Hijab_    -- 11-08-2009 @ 10:27 PM
  Assalamu' alaykum

I wanted to ask what the difference is between qiyam al-layl and tahajjud?

Also, is it true that the Prophet (may Allaah's peace and blessings be upon him) wear a turban?

Jazakallah kairun

We come together for the sake of Allah and depart for the sake of Allah....


ibneugene    -- 07-09-2009 @ 8:34 PM
  Bismilaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

Concerning your question regarding qiyammul layl and tahajjud. Qiyammul layl means to stand at night (in prayer), while tahajjud is to pray (at night) ofter one sleeps after 'Ishaa, but before Fajr. So tahajjud is considered a form of Qiyammul layl. This type of Qiyammul layl is preferred. But if one fears that he/she won't be able to wake up before Fajr to pray tahajjud, it is recommended that they pray it (Qiyammul layl/Witr) after 'Ishaa before they go to sleep.

Inshaa Allaah, this has been of some assistance.


Musa Abu Haneef


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