The reward for Qiyaam Al-Layl (Only from Quran) [ AS-SALAAH : Part 8 ]

[Islam : The Religion]

*~*~*~*~* بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ *~*~*~*~*
In the name of ALLAAH, the Beneficent, the Merciful
شروع الله کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان نہایت رحم والا ہے

As Salaam O 'Alaykum Wa Rehmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh! Sibling in Islam,

Hope this mail finds you in the best of health and emaan, Insha-ALLAAH!

I couldn't stop from dedicating a separate topic just for Qiyaam Al-Layl (prayer at night)!
It is just so great!
SubhanALLAAH!
The best time to pray Qiyaam Al-Layl is the last one third of night.

Many texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah encourage Qiyaam Al-Layk and speak of its high status and great reward.

Qiyaam al-layl plays a great role in strengthening one's faith and helping one to do good deeds. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you wrapped in garments (i.e. Prophet Muhammad)!

2. Stand (to pray) all night, except a little —

3. Half of it or a little less than that,

4. Or a little more. And recite the Qur’aan (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style.

5. Verily, We shall send down to you a weighty Word (i.e. obligations, laws).

6. Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing oneself, and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allaah)”

[al-Muzzamil 73:1-6]


Allaah praises those who have faith and are pious for their noble characteristics and good deeds, one of the most special of which is qiyaam al-layl. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Only those believe in Our Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), who, when they are reminded of them, fall down prostrate, and glorify the Praises of their Lord, and they are not proud.

16. Their sides forsake their beds, to invoke their Lord in fear and hope, and they spend (in charity in Allaah’s Cause) out of what We have bestowed on them.

17. No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do”

[al-Sajdah 32:15-17]


Allaah describes them elsewhere in the following terms (interpretation of the meaning):

“64. And those who spend the night in worship of their Lord, prostrate and standing.
...
75. Those will be rewarded with the highest place (in Paradise) because of their patience. Therein they shall be met with greetings and the word of peace and respect.

76. Abiding therein excellent it is as an abode, and as a place to rest in”

[al-Furqaan 25:64-76]

From this we may note the virtue of qiyaam al-layl and its good consequences that cannot be ignored; it is one of the means of avoiding the punishment of Hell and attaining Paradise, and we may note the great blessing it brings of conversing with the Lord. May Allaah make us among those who attain success thereby.


Allaah has described the pious in Soorat al-Dhaariyaat as having a number of characteristics – including praying qiyaam al-layl – by means of which they attain Paradise. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, the Muttaqoon (the pious) will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in the Paradise),

16. Taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. Verily, they were before this Muhsinoon (good‑doers).

17. They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord (Allaah) and praying, with fear and hope]”

[al-Dhaariyaat 51:15-17]


Read miore @
http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/50070/
InshaALLAAH!

Also do Read:
Ways to help oneself pray Qiyaam al-Layl
http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/3749
InshaALLAAH!

To read the previous parts, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=11586497171&topic=17310
InshaALLAAH!

Oh ALLAAH azza wa jal Grant us Tawfique to Worship You at night!

Aameen Ya Rabbal 'Aalameen!

w ALLAAHu Subhanu wa ta'ala 'Aalam!

Take Care,

As Salaam O 'Alaykum Wa Rehmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh!