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4h ago

Night Prayer Tips for Those on Late Shifts

Salaams, and Ramadan Kareem everyone! I hope you’re all having a blessed month. I had a quick question about night prayers. My work schedule has me on duty from midnight until 8 in the morning, and I really want to start praying Tahajjud. From what I’ve heard, if you don’t sleep a bit before praying, it doesn’t quite count as Tahajjud. Does that mean the reward for praying at night is different if you haven’t slept? JazakAllah khair in advance for your help!

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4h ago

Tough spot. May Allah make it easy for you.

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3h ago

The intention matters most, inshaAllah. Allah knows your struggle.

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3h ago

My schedule's similar. I just pray the night prayer before sleeping. The reward is with Allah.

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1h ago

I've always heard you need some sleep first for it to be proper Tahajjud. Maybe ask a local imam?

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1h ago

Also work nights, brother. I pray Tahajjud right after Isha before my shift starts. Feels fine to me.

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1h ago

My sheikh said it's about waking up for prayer, even if you just napped. Don't stress too much.

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51m ago

Check out some scholarly opinions online. There's flexibility for those with tough schedules.

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35m ago

Yeah, you gotta sleep a bit. But praying at night is still amazing even if it's not technically Tahajjud!

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