

Muslim families are encouraged to pray the Tahajjud in communion with each other because both Muhammad (pbuh) and his wife Aisha recommended that husbands and wives should say the Tahajjud together. Any prayer you offer will be heard, and, if Allah wills, your prayer will be answered in kind.Ĭonsider saying the Tahajjud with your family.Never lose hope of Allah's mercy for the Qur'an tells us more than 70 times that Allah is the Most Forgiving.Use the fear of displeasing Allah to drive yourself to become a better Muslim.Sincerely promise not to repeat your sins and ask Allah for forgiveness. Acknowledge each of your wrongdoings, however big or small - you may feel that some are insignificant, but Allah may still decide that a penalty is due.This is an ideal time to ask for forgiveness for your mistakes and sins as Allah is especially open to our repentance at night according to many ahadeeth. Prayers should be offered with humbleness, fear, hope and patience. For instance, you may ask for blessings for a friend who is suffering through difficult times or help with your own worship or simply spend a few moments thanking Allah for a blessing that He granted you the previous day. You may want to offer additional thanks and praise to Allah, pray for strength and guidance, or make a special request for help. These may be offered in extended prostration in your own words and language. After you've completed the number of rakats you set out to pray, you may add your own dua as long as they're sincere, respectful, and done in complete devotion to Allah. t X Research sourceĪdd your own prayers (dua) after the rakats.

However, if you make a conscious decision to abandon your intention to pray Tahajjud without good reason, for example through laziness, then it may not be overlooked. You will be rewarded as if your intention had been fulfilled. According to ahadeeth, Allah records your genuine intention to perform the Tahajjud and grants you sleep as an act of mercy.
