Salat – Prayer

Can you tell me about Tahajjud?[fr]Tahajjud or vigil prayer means to rise at night after having slept and pray some nonobligatory raka`ats two by two.
It is a confirmed sunnah even if one can only do a little. Voluntary night prayer is superior to voluntary day prayer. Allah Most High said: “Lo! the vigil of the night is when impression is more keen and speech
more certain” (73:6).
The second half of the night is best for observing the night vigil. It is recommended to intend the night vigil prayer before going to sleep and to begin with two brief raka`ats. Recitation is neither loud nor mute but in between.[/fr] Continue reading →