Qiyam UL Layl / Tahajjud ki namaz Dua and Benefits

Qiyam ul Layl is a special prayer that we perform at night. It can be prayed any time after the Isha (night) prayer until before the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It’s not mandatory, but it’s a good way to get closer to Allah and earn extra rewards.

The most common type of Qiyam ul-Layl is Tahajjud, which is prayed after waking up from sleep during the night. Many Muslims also pray it during Ramadan, especially in the last third of the night.

A minimum 2 to 12 rakah can be prayed or as much as you can but the minimum is 2 rakah.

Qiyam UL Layl Hadith and References 

Abu Umamah [may Allah be pleased with him] said:

“Amr bin `Abasah reported to me that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say: “The closest that the Lord is to a worshipper is during the last part of the night, so if you are able to be of those who remember Allah in that hour, then do so.”

Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3579

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Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported that he (the Messenger of Allah) was asked as to which prayer was most excellent after the prescribed prayer, and which fast was most excellent after the month of Ramadan. He said:

Prayer offered in the middle of the night and the most excellent fast after (fasting) in the month of Ramadan is the fast in God’s month al-Muharram.

Sahih Muslim 1163 b

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It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Salam said:

“When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to Al-Madinah, the people rushed towards him and it was said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) has come!’ I came along with the people to see him, and when I looked at the face of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I realized that his face was not the face of a liar. The first thing he said was: “O people, spread (the greeting of) Salam, offer food to people and pray at night when people are sleeping, you will enter Paradise in peace.”

Sunan Ibn Majah 1334

How to perform Qiyam UL Layl /Tahajjud ki namaz 

Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that Muhammad said:

“Salatul Layl (Night Prayer, i.e. Tahajjud) is offered as two rak’at followed by two rak’at and (so on) and if anyone is afraid of the approaching dawn (Fajr prayer) he should pray one rak’at and this will be a Witr for all the rak’at which he has prayed before.”

SahihBukhari 990

What is Tahajjud?

Tahajjud means waking up during the night after sleeping and then offering prayers. It can be prayed anytime after Isha (night prayer) but before Fajr (the obligatory dawn prayer) and even before or after Imsak (the time when fasting begins).

Qiyam Ul Layl Dua

اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ، لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَلِقَاؤُكَ حَقٌّ، وَقَوْلُكَ حَقٌّ، وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ، وَمُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَقٌّ، وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ، اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ حَاكَمْتُ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ

Allahumma lakal-hamd. Anta qaiyyimus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna. Walakal-hamd, Laka mulkus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna. Walakal-hamd, anta nurus-samawati wal-ard. Wa lakal-hamd, anta-l-haq wa wa’duka-lhaq, wa liqa’uka Haq, wa qauluka Haq, wal-jannatu Haq wan-naru Haq wannabiyuna Haq. Wa Muhammadun, sallal-lahu’alaihi wasallam, Haq, was-sa’atu Haq. Allahumma aslamtu Laka wabika amantu, wa ‘Alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu faghfir li ma qaddamtu wama akh-khartu wama as-rartu wama’a lantu, anta-l-muqaddim wa anta-l-mu akh-khir, la ilaha illa anta (or la ilaha ghairuka).

O Allah! All the praises are for you, You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You have the possession of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You are the Light of the Heavens and the Earth And all the praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth; And all the praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the truth, And to meet You is true, Your Word is the truth And Paradise is true And Hell is true And all the Prophets (Peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad is true, And the Day of Resurrection is true. O Allah ! I surrender (my will) to You; I believe in You and depend on You. And repent to You, And with Your help I argue (with my opponents, the non-believers) And I take You as a judge (to judge between us). Please forgive me my previous And future sins; And whatever I concealed or revealed And You are the One who make (some people) forward And (some) backward. There is none to be worshipped but you.

Sahih al Bukhari 1120

Benefits of Qiyam UL-Layl

• Closeness to Allah:Tahajjud is a quiet time to connect with Allah, like having a deep, personal conversation with Him. It brings you closer to Him.
• Peace and Strength:Praying at night fills your heart with peace and helps you face life’s challenges with a stronger spirit.
• Forgiveness of Sins:Tahajjud offers a chance to seek Allah’s forgiveness for past mistakes and start fresh.
• Answered Prayers:Tahajjud is a special time to ask Allah for your wishes and dreams, as prayers during this time are often answered.
• Guidance and Protection: Tahajjud helps you find the right path in life and protects you from negative influences and harm.

Queries 

What is the fact about Tahajjud?

Tahajjud is generally regarded as sunnah (tradition) and not farḍ (obligation). Many verses in the Qurʾān encourage these nightly recitations and other verses that indicate such practices should remain “a voluntary effort” (17:79).

Can Tahajjud change destiny?

yes, Tahajjud does work. But do pray your 5 obligatory prayers along with it, if you want your dua to be accepted.

Is Tahajjud a miracle?

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: “The two rakats of Tahajjud are better than this world and all that it contains.” Tahajjud is a miraculous prayer. It is the prayer in which the person feels the closest to ALLAH (SWT).

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