Imaam Ibn Qudaamah Al-Maqdisi -rahimahullaah-
Said:
Qiyam Al-Layl and its benefits.
Allah says:
“تتجافى جنوبهم عن المضاجع…” (السجدة:١٦).
Meaning:
“Their limbs do forsake their beds of sleep, the while they call on their lord, in fear and Hope.”
Suratu As-Sajadah: 16.
The Messenger of Allah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam is reported to have said:
“It is highly recommended for you to observe Qiyam Al-Layl, for it was the practice of the righteous predecessors before you, it brings you closer to Your lord , atones for sins, and puts a stop to transgression.”
Transmitted and recorded by Imaam At-Tirmidhi in his ‘Sunan’#3619 and Shaykh Al Albaani declared it as Sahih in ‘Sahihu Al Jaami’#4079.
Also regarding the virtues of Qiyam Al-Layl, Al Hasan Al-Basri rahimahullahu said:
“I did not know of any act of worship more difficult than praying in the midnight.”
It was said to him:
“Why is it that those who observe Qiyam Al-Layl are among the people with the most beautiful faces? He then said:
“This is because they commune with the Most Merciful and He then clothes them in light from His light.”
*25th Dhul Qa’dah, 1437*.
*28th August, 2016*.
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