Arabian Tongue Institute Blog (Qiyam-ul-layl)

Qiyam-ul-layl

“The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim)

The term ‘Qiyam-ul-layl’, in the most literal sense, means to ‘stand during the night’. It is a voluntary prayer which is offered between the time of Ishaa prayer and the Fajr prayer (before dawn).

Qiyam-ul-lail is one of Nafli prayers. Not to mention the importance that Allah has associated with Qiyam-ul-lail, in the Holy Quran, Allah addressed the people who pray during the night

“O you who wraps yourself in clothing, arise during the night to pray, for only half of it, or add a little to it or subtract from it, and read the Quran in measure.” Surah Muzammil: 1-4

Qiyam-ul-lail can be performed at any time of the night. However, it is encouraged that you devote time for Qiyam after midnight. If you are praying the Tahajjud salah in Qiyam-ul-lail, then it is best to do it at the last 3rd of the night, i.e., at least 1 hour before the Fajar prayer.