Ibaadah at night

Performing Ibaadah at night is the quality of those who are very Deendaar. In the Qur'an-e-Kareem, Allah Ta’ala informs us that the Muttaqi, that is, those who are very serious in Deen, sleep very little at night. They stay awake and spend their night in Salah.

Nowadays, we understand that our constitution is not like before. That is why if we cannot stay awake for a long time, at least we must not let the night pass without having our share in it. At least, we may wake up half an hour before Sehri time and perform at least few Rak'at. In the beginning, it will appear difficult but after some time, it will become normal and we will be able to increase it gradually. And if we cannot even do this also, at least, we should perform the Salah of Isha and the Salah of Fajr in congregation. According to a Hadith, a person who performs the Salah of Isha and the Salah of Fajr in congregation, his reward is as if he performed Salah the entire night.

[English version of "Ibaadat dans la nuit" – Al Jamiat – Vol.4 No.15]