Salatul Layl

Salat al-layl refers to additional prayers performed by Muslims at late night.

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What might be the reasons for experiencing lights in my vision or seeing flying lights in the sky while I am engaged in my night prayers?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 9 months ago

It is normal for some people to see lights, colors, and so forth when their mind is in a relaxed and contemplative state.

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Salatul Layl . Qunut

Is it valid for someone to recite al-'Afwa 30 times instead of 300 during Tahajjud due to tiredness or lack of time? Will the Tahajjud prayer still be accepted in this case?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 10 months ago

Yes, Tahajjud Prayer will be valid. Reciting Al-'Afwavin the Qunoot of Witr prayer is recommended and not obligatory.

Wassalam.

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Phone . Salatul Layl

Is it considered allowed to interrupt Tahajjud for reasons like answering my mom's call, recalling something, or using my phone, and then continue later, or do I have to complete the prayer without any interruptions?

Tahajjud is eleven Rak'ats in its full form. Its short form is just three Rak'ats (Two of shaf' then one Rak'at of Witr). Itscwhirtestvformbis just one Rak'at of Witr. It is not obligatory to perform all the Rak'ats together with out interval. You can pray any number of Rak'ats and do another work then return back to complete the remaining Rak'ats.

Responding to your mother's call is very important and should never ignore your parent's call.

Wassalam.

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Qadha . Intention (Niyah) . Salah (Prayers) . Nafl . Salatul Layl

Does the distinction between Qada’ and Ada’ in Niyyah apply solely to obligatory prayers? Do voluntary prayers like Salat al-Layl, when performed after Fajr, remain voluntary and not subject to Ada’ or Qada’, with the intention being Qurbatan ila Allah?

As obligatory Prayers have Adaa' when it is performed within its time, and Qadha; when it is performed after its time, recommended prayers also have Adaa' when it is performed within it's time, and Qadha when it is performed after it's time. Qurbatan ilallah is a condition in every worship, yet Adaa and Qadha should be in your intention.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Fajr . Salatul Layl . Jinn

Is it permissible to shower late at night, such as before Fajr or Tahajjud prayers? I have heard that bathing at this time can be dangerous due to potential Jinn possession. Is there any truth to this belief?

Yes it is permissible to have a shower or bath at any time including Fajr or before Fajr or after midnight. There is no question of any danger and such claim of danger is baseless.

Wassalam.

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Believers . Qunut . Salatul Layl

During Salatul Witr, is it permissible to include Imam Mahdi (af) in the list of 40 believers I mention during Qunut?

We should pray for the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) and pray for his servants and supporters.

Wassalam.

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Qadha . Fajr . Time . Salah (Prayers) . Salatul Layl

Would it be more beneficial to prioritize completing my missed Qadha prayers over performing Salat al-Layl, considering that I currently make up for them by praying one Qadha Fajr Salah and another Qadha Salah daily?

The reward of performing Qadha Prayer is greater than performing recommended prayers. No doubt, performing both is much better, but if you have no other option but perform either Qadha or recommended prayer,b then Qadha is first because it is obligatory.

Wassalam.

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Salatul Layl

Is it permissible to change the number of Rakats I initially intended for night prayer after starting the Salah?

If you intended to pray Night Prayer fully (11 Rak'ats) ans started it, you will be allowed to change your intention and pray just three Rak'ats instead of 11 Rak'ats.

Wassalam.

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Dream . Satan . God (Allah) . Salatul Layl

I was praying Tahajjud and asked Allah to please let me see a dream to have some hope. But I had a very bad dream that was totally opposite of what I was asking for. Is it possible that Satan made me see this dream just to disappoint me?

I am sorry to hear you are in a difficult situation.

Dreams come from various places. Sometimes they are true, sometimes they are false, and sometimes they are a mix. Sometimes they are from Allah, sometimes they are from Shaytan, and sometimes they are from neither.

Dreams can be affected by our physical health and psychiatric health, and if you have a significant health challenge or psychiatric condition, it is worth taking that into consideration when interpreting dreams. (For instance, a person who is physically unwell might have a dream about an attack, because the body feels it is being attacked, but does not know how to express it.)

Apart from that... if you are seeking hope, in general, in difficult times, it is good to ignore the dream, because Allah is merciful and always with us, even in hard times.

However, if you are hoping to obtain something specific (for instance, you want to marry a specific person or get a specific job), then it is worth considering that this might be a sign that that path is not meant for you. That interpretation may not be certain, but it is worth considering.

With duas for your situation

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Salatul Layl

Is it mandatory to mention the names of 40 believers in the prayer of Witr?

It is recommended to pray for forty believers during the Qunoot of Witr in Night Prayers but it is not compulsory.

Wassalam.

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Salatul Layl

Do Shias engage in Tahajjud prayers?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, and we call it tahajjud, or Salat al-Layl / Namaz-e-Shab.

Tahajjud means to abandon sleep and pray. It consists of 11 rak'ahs. 8 rak'ahs (4×2) nafilah prayer, and then 2 rak'ah shaf' prayer, and 1 rak'ah witr prayer.

With prayers for your success.

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Time . Salatul Layl . Suhur

Which order, between eating Suhoor first then praying Salatul Layl or vice versa, would result in more reward during the month of Ramadhan?

Performing Salatul Layl (Night Prayer) has long ours of the night although it is more recommended to perform it as near to Fajr as you can. Eating Sujood is also recommended during the time of Sahar which is the last sixth of the night.

‘Wassalam.