Among Muslims, Tahajud Namaz is one of the most revered prayers. It is optional, performed at night in the interval between the obligatory prayers of Isha (night) and Fajr (morning) and is considered an important part of the life of faithful Muslims who are convinced that Allah best hears words and requests at night. This prayer is the same for women and men, except that women have more situations when prayer is unacceptable.
Most Muslims know how to perform the Tahajud Namaz, but many of them miss the importance and merits of this prayer. Theologians never tire of talking about the dangers of the modern world for the faithful soul. Around a lot of temptations, temptations during the day and dishonor of the night absorbs Muslims, estranging them from the Lord. One of the ways to awaken the soul from despondency and carelessness is the night prayer Tahajud. How to do it technically, of course, you need to know, but it is equally important to understand its undoubted value.
10 virtues of night prayer
Based on the Qur'an and the sacred Sunnahs, scholars of theologians derived the virtues of night prayers.
- Tahajud is a custom of the ancient righteous, night prayer brings closer to Allah and helps to sharply feel love for the Lord.
- Waking up for prayer, a person better and cleaner understands the instructions of Allah.
- Tahajud is a cure for heart carelessness that learns humility and stamina during a night vigil.
- Such a prayer is honorable for a Muslim, because he is alone and very close to the Gracious.
- Night prayer fills with light and goodness, lifts the mood for the whole day. There is a legend that the shaitan makes three knots on the back of his head, on which he beats during the night, saying: "Sleep, your night is long." Waking up to prayer, the faithful unties one bundle. Having washed, before performing Tahajud prayer, he unties the second knot. By prayer he gets rid of the third knot and meets the morning with a pure soul.
- Such a prayer will grant victory over enemies and difficult situations.
- Night prayer is a short way to the grace of the Lord. Allah joyfully has mercy on a Muslim who prays at night and wakes up for the prayers of his relatives.
- Looking at the Tahajud, the Most Gracious one praises him before the Angels and says: this faithful one could sleep, but he remembers and praises me, leaving his passions behind.
- Tahajud facilitates fate on the Day of Judgment and saves the worshiper from the horrors of hellfire.
- Night prayer provides a person with life in paradise.
How to make a tahajud namaz habit
How to make women and men constantly, and not from case to case? Theologians give three tips:
- The first. Read sacred and theological books, learning how to observe the night vigil of Muhammad. Imitating the Prophet, one can better understand the meaning and value of night prayer. In addition, night prayer has been given a lot of place in Hasidim and discussions of theologians.
- Second. Strive to pray with his family, because the Prophet performed Tahajud with his wife Aisha. Night prayer will bring relatives closer and show their solidarity in worship of Allah.
- Third. Try to make an optional prayer a regular and desirable ritual for communicating with the Merciful and purifying the soul.
How to prepare the spirit
Before performing Tahajud prayer, it is necessary to prepare the spirit for prayer, this will help without difficulty, even with joy, to move the night vigil. The true believer needs to understand that:
- Love for the Almighty is an honor for a Muslim, and prayer is an opportunity to show this love, show Faith, become closer to Allah.
- Righteous ancestors honored Tahajud.
- Daytime sins nullify night prayer. Standing before the Merciful must be earned by righteousness.
- The believer is in awe of Allah and brings meek hopes in his heart.
- Night prayer leads to heavenly rooms, saving from hell.
How to prepare the body
To stand a prayer at night, you must prepare yourself physically:
- In the afternoon, do not overwork yourself with useless, unnecessary deeds.
- During the day and especially in the evening, drink and eat less.
- There is a purely halal food.
- To use kaylyulya - a day dream.
- Do not sleep on too soft beds.
Time and place
The time for Tahajud Namaz begins after the obligatory prayer of Isha and lasts until the obligatory prayer of Fajr. If we conditionally divide this gap into three parts, then the third part is best suited for night prayers. According to the holy books, the Almighty descends to the lower heaven at this time, is close to the prayer and hears Tahajud namaz well.
How to commit in the right place? The night prayer is performed in solitude or in the family circle, therefore, it does not need a mosque or a specially decorated room. The main conditions for the room are cleanliness and silence. Purity is a sign of reverence for the pure name of the Most Gracious. Silence is important for deep fellowship with the Lord.
A Muslim should not be upset if he overslept Tahajud’s time. After all, it is said in the hadiths: Allah knows perfectly the thoughts and desires of the faithful, he often grants a dream as mercy. And for prayer there will be the next night.
Ablution and preparation for prayer
Before performing the Tahajud prayer, it is necessary to take a bath. Waking up for prayer, you need to wash your brushes three times with clean water, then rinse your nose and mouth three times, then wash your face three times, wash your hands to the elbows, rub your head and ears, wash your feet to the ankles.
After washing, go to the prayer room. Lay the rug in the direction of the Kaaba. Release from consciousness all third-party, vain concerns. It is important to concentrate on the conversation with the Almighty, to ignore negative and empty thoughts, which are insignificant in comparison with the wisdom of Allah. Having reached an elevated state of mind, one can begin the Tahajud namaz.
How to do night prayers on the sunnah
This optional prayer does not have the exact number of rak'ahats - cycles of prayer postures and formulas. Usually two to eight rak'ahs are made, but the choice is entirely in the will and zeal of the worshiper. For example, one rak'ah and thirteen, as Muhammad often did, and more.
Prayer sequence:
- First, a Muslim announces his intention to pray. Before Tahajud, a person mentally declares to himself that he is going to pray. There is no need to pronounce the words aloud: the Most High knows any thoughts and desires of the faithful.
- The first two rak'ats are performed, it is traditionally considered to be the minimum number.
- Then rak'ahs follow, as much as the believer desires.
- Then your own prayer is added. Her sincerity is more important than length. You can ask for children's health, good luck to a friend. This prayer is of special strength, all requests will be heard and fulfilled, if that is the will of the Almighty.
- If your eyes stick together during Tahajud, there is no strength to continue the prayer, then you need to return to bed without shame and reproach to yourself. As recorded in the hadiths, Allah is aware of the sincere desire to complete the prayer, and he does not give trials that exceed the capabilities of man.
Women and Tahajud Namaz
How to make women? According to the Sunnah, Muslim women pray in the same way as men. But there are a number of restrictions prohibiting them from praying at night. You can not perform Tahajud after miscarriages, childbirth, during menstruation. Even before prayer, she should not laugh, cook on fire, touch sewage and genitals.