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Tahajjud (Night Prayer)
Difficulty:Challenging
15 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer (Tahajjud)."
Source: Sahih Bukhari 1145
The Science
Sleep science research shows that brief waking periods during the night with purposeful activity can improve sleep quality in subsequent cycles. Studies on biphasic sleep patterns suggest that a short waking period in the night was historically normal and can reduce anxiety and promote reflective thinking.
How to Practice
1
Set an alarm for the last third of the night (about 1-2 hours before Fajr)
2
Perform wudu and pray at least 2 rak'at
3
Recite longer surahs if you can
4
Make personal dua — this is a special time of acceptance
5
Start with just 2 nights per week and build up
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