It is often said that Tahajjud is only for the selected ones. Waking up at the midnight, sacrificing your sleep, and bending before Him who created the whole universe brings you the miracles.
You have to sacrifice, you have to leave the comfort of your bed, so it is noticed and appreciated by Allah. So yes, Tahajjud is a private call just like calling someone personally, at the number that is for special ones.
What is Tahajjud?
Tahajjud prayer is also called as the night prayer. It is not an obligatory prayer, and Muslims offer this prayer voluntarily. The time for this prayer is midnight and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to offer the Tahajjud prayer very often. He (PBUH) also encouraged His followers to offer Tahajjud prayer to gather some extra blessings.
Is Tahajjud a special prayer?
The Tahajjud is a special extra obligatory prayer which is offered by many devoted Muslims as routine worship to ask for forgiveness and fulfillment of desires from Allah. It is offered at midnight, that’s why referred to as special prayer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of Tahajjud?
Tahajjud is called as Allah’s most loveable prayer as it is not included in routine prayers.
- Implementing the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) for which he used to encourage His followers.
- At the time of Tahajjud, there are lot more chances for acceptance of Dua.
- As it is considered as special prayer, it may become a way for our sins to be forgiven.
- It brightens the face and soul.
Can Tahajjud be prayed without sleeping?
Tahajjud is a special prayer offered at midnight after taking some sleep. Sleeping before Tahajjud is best but it does not mean that if a person does not sleep, then he can not say Tahajjud prayer. It will have equal blessings and benefits no matter if a person sleeps before Tahajjud or not. However, if you don’t sleep before Tahajjud, it will be called as Qayam-ul-lail and not the Tahajjud.
Is Tahajjud sunnah or nafal?
Tahajjud is considered a nafl prayer. It’s not an obligatory prayer, however as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has regularly offered it, hence it is considered as sunnah.
Conclusion
Tahajjud is considered as special prayers as it has been offered and recommended by Prophet Muhammad(PBUH). It is nafl prayer, however, offered by Muhammad (PBUH) so mostly it is taken as a nafl prayer.