How to manage sleep and worship during long summer days?

Assalamu alaikum, brother/sister. With Isha coming very late here (around 10:30pm) and Fajr at 3:30am, I'm finding it really tough. If I sleep by 11pm and wake at 3am, that's only 4 hours. I know we're encouraged to stay awake after Fajr, but I feel so tired and groggy. I used to read Qur’an before dawn, but now I can barely keep my eyes open. Plus, working out at the gym on so little sleep is draining. How do you all cope during these long summer nights? Especially with the blessed first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah-I really don't want to miss out on the rewards. Any practical tips would be greatly appreciated. Jazakallahu khairan.

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sister1d

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Sis, I feel you! I take a power nap in the afternoon for like 20 mins, and it changes everything. That way I can push through after Fajr and still get my Quran time in.

sister1d

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Girl, skip the gym at dawn if it's draining you. Your ibadah is more important these 10 days. Maybe do light stretches at home after Fajr instead?

sister1d

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Honestly, just do what you can. Allah sees your effort. I sleep right after Isha and wake up for Fajr, then sleep again if I have to. Don't kill yourself.

sister1d

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I've been struggling with the same thing! My imam advised splitting sleep: sleep after Isha, wake for Tahajjud/Fajr, then a short nap before work. It’s sunnah to have a nap before Dhuhr too!

sister1d

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Salam! Have you tried sleeping a bit earlier, like right after Maghrib? I know it's early but it gives you a longer stretch before Fajr. It's tough but these days are too precious to miss.

sister1d

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I'm a mother of three and I just accept less sleep in summer. I drink lots of water and pray I don't snap at my kids lol. But seriously, Allah makes it easy when you have good intentions.

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