Witr and Tahajjud

[Ali08]

Could someone please explain or give me a link to a site that explains how to and when to pray Salat ul Witr and the Tahajjud prayer?

[ridhwan]

:salam:

Correct Time for Tahajjud

The time of Tahajjud extends from the time of Isha until Subh Sadiq [true dawn]. Ahadith related from Hadhrat Aa'isha :anha: state that Nabi :saw: sometimes performed Tahajjud in the early portion of the night and on occasions when half the night had passed. However, towards the latter part of his life he frequently performed it in the last portion of the night. As the night progresses, Allah Ta'ala's Mercy and Blessings increase. Hence, the last sixth of the night is most preferred. [Maktoobat Shaikh ul Islaam 77 p 202 - Fatawa Rahimiya vol 2 p 376]

Dua to Assist in Waking Up for Tahajjud

A person remarked to Abdullah bin Abbas :anhu:, "I always intend awakening in the last portion of the night to perform Salaat but sleep overpowers me." Ibne Abbas :anhu: replied, "Before sleeping recite from "QUL LAW KAANAL BAHRU MIDADAL..." to the end of Surah Kahf. Allah Ta'ala will waken you at whatever time you intend rising." [Tha'labi-Ma'ariful Quraan vol 5]

Number of Rakaats in Tahajjud

The number of rakaats performed by Nabi :saw: varied according to the prevailing circumstances. Although on certain occasions sufficient time was available, Nabi :saw: would perform less rakaats reciting lengthy Qiraat. [Khasa'ile Nabawee p 156]

Deducing from the various narrations four to twelve rakaats in units of two or four have been recommended. [Imdaadul Fatawa vol 1 -Baab finnawaafil / Maraqiyul Falah]

However if two rakaats are performed in the prescribed time it will be regarded as Tahajjud. [Raddul Mukhtaar 1/715]

Ref: Tahajjud Explained (http://www.alinaam.org.za/library/tahajjud3.htm)


Witr

Niyya will be for 3 Witr Wajib

1st Rakat

1. Start with Takbir -e- Tahrima
2. Thana ( SubhanakAllah Humma Wabi...)
3. Ta'awuz (A'oodhu..)
4. Tasmia (Bismillah..)
5. Al-Fatiha
6. Tasmia (if reciting from beginning of Sura)
7. Sura
8. Ruku+Sujud

2nd Rakat

9. Repeat 4 - 8 above
10. Sit for Tashahhud - Attihiyyat upto 'Abduhoo WaRaSooluh ( i.e. stop before reciting Durood -e- Ibrahim )
12. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Stand Up for Third Rakaat

3rd Rakat

13. Repeat 4 - 7
14. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Raise the Hands ( as done when initiating Salaah)
15. Recite Dua -e- Qunoot* (see below)
16. Perform Ruku+Sujood
17. Sit again, Recite Attihiyyat, Durood Shareef, Dua
18. End with Salaams

*Dua -e- Qunoot

Arabic Here (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) (Note: It's at end of page. The format is bit confusing with the boxes. You will recite across as if on one line from right (box) to left, and not per box. Ignore boxes! )

Transliteration/Audio Here (http://www.islamcan.com/salat/duas/index.shtml) ( Its the Second Qunut, Not First)


I've listed the manner of performing Witr in an ordered form for clarification. The details can be found in any Hanafi Salah Kitaab e.g.

1. This three-Rak'ah Salah is offered during the Isha Salah 2. First the two Rak'ahs are performed and after completing the Tashahhud stand up in the original position with the arms folded. 3. After reciting " BISMILLAH" and "ALHAMDO" and a Surah, say "ALLAHU AKBAR" raising the hands upto the ears and folding them below the navel. 4. Thereafter recite the DU'A QUNOOT (softly) ( Ref: Taleemul Haq (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) )

If a person is regular at waking up for Tahajjud then it would be best to perform the Witr Salaah after the Tahajjud. Otherwise one should perform their Witr at time of Isha Salaah due to it being an obligatory Salaah ( Wajib ) and fear of missing it. As with Fard Salaah, if the Witr Salah is also missed, one will have to make up for it ( Mufti Ebrahim Desai (http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=1980) )

Hope that helps to explain :insh: the Witr Salaah according to the Ahnaf

Wallahu Aalam

[Ali08]

:salam:

Correct Time for Tahajjud

The time of Tahajjud extends from the time of Isha until Subh Sadiq [true dawn]. Ahadith related from Hadhrat Aa'isha :anha: state that Nabi :saw: sometimes performed Tahajjud in the early portion of the night and on occasions when half the night had passed. However, towards the latter part of his life he frequently performed it in the last portion of the night. As the night progresses, Allah Ta'ala's Mercy and Blessings increase. Hence, the last sixth of the night is most preferred. [Maktoobat Shaikh ul Islaam 77 p 202 - Fatawa Rahimiya vol 2 p 376]

Dua to Assist in Waking Up for Tahajjud

A person remarked to Abdullah bin Abbas :anhu:, "I always intend awakening in the last portion of the night to perform Salaat but sleep overpowers me." Ibne Abbas :anhu: replied, "Before sleeping recite from "QUL LAW KAANAL BAHRU MIDADAL..." to the end of Surah Kahf. Allah Ta'ala will waken you at whatever time you intend rising." [Tha'labi-Ma'ariful Quraan vol 5]

Number of Rakaats in Tahajjud

The number of rakaats performed by Nabi :saw: varied according to the prevailing circumstances. Although on certain occasions sufficient time was available, Nabi :saw: would perform less rakaats reciting lengthy Qiraat. [Khasa'ile Nabawee p 156]

Deducing from the various narrations four to twelve rakaats in units of two or four have been recommended. [Imdaadul Fatawa vol 1 -Baab finnawaafil / Maraqiyul Falah]

However if two rakaats are performed in the prescribed time it will be regarded as Tahajjud. [Raddul Mukhtaar 1/715]

Ref: Tahajjud Explained (http://www.alinaam.org.za/library/tahajjud3.htm)


Witr

Niyya will be for 3 Witr Wajib

1st Rakat

1. Start with Takbir -e- Tahrima
2. Thana ( SubhanakAllah Humma Wabi...)
3. Ta'awuz (A'oodhu..)
4. Tasmia (Bismillah..)
5. Al-Fatiha
6. Tasmia (if reciting from beginning of Sura)
7. Sura
8. Ruku+Sujud

2nd Rakat

9. Repeat 4 - 8 above
10. Sit for Tashahhud - Attihiyyat upto 'Abduhoo WaRaSooluh ( i.e. stop before reciting Durood -e- Ibrahim )
12. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Stand Up for Third Rakaat

3rd Rakat

13. Repeat 4 - 7
14. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Raise the Hands ( as done when initiating Salaah)
15. Recite Dua -e- Qunoot* (see below)
16. Perform Ruku+Sujood
17. Sit again, Recite Attihiyyat, Durood Shareef, Dua
18. End with Salaams

*Dua -e- Qunoot

Arabic Here (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) (Note: It's at end of page. The format is bit confusing with the boxes. You will recite across as if on one line from right (box) to left, and not per box. Ignore boxes! )

Transliteration/Audio Here (http://www.islamcan.com/salat/duas/index.shtml) ( Its the Second Qunut, Not First)


I've listed the manner of performing Witr in an ordered form for clarification. The details can be found in any Hanafi Salah Kitaab e.g.

1. This three-Rak'ah Salah is offered during the Isha Salah 2. First the two Rak'ahs are performed and after completing the Tashahhud stand up in the original position with the arms folded. 3. After reciting " BISMILLAH" and "ALHAMDO" and a Surah, say "ALLAHU AKBAR" raising the hands upto the ears and folding them below the navel. 4. Thereafter recite the DU'A QUNOOT (softly) ( Ref: Taleemul Haq (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) )

If a person is regular at waking up for Tahajjud then it would be best to perform the Witr Salaah after the Tahajjud. Otherwise one should perform their Witr at time of Isha Salaah due to it being an obligatory Salaah ( Wajib ) and fear of missing it. As with Fard Salaah, if the Witr Salah is also missed, one will have to make up for it ( Mufti Ebrahim Desai (http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=1980) )

Hope that helps to explain :insh: the Witr Salaah according to the Ahnaf

Wallahu Aalam

Thanks alot for all the info. Thanks for taking your time.

Wasalam

[nuaym]

Could someone please explain or give me a link to a site that explains how to and when to pray Salat ul Witr and the Tahajjud prayer?


Maybe a good book,

Rulings Of Witr Prayer By Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Usmani

http://www.muslimbase.com/product_info.php?products_id=4469

Is this book in line with the Hanafi Madhab anyone knows?

[Abd'Al-Muqtadir]

:ws:

Yep, I agree with the info above, Jazak Allah Khair. However I have a question, are the four madhabs united in Witr, or are there differences? I have seen in Makkah, they pray two rakah, and then they start again with 1 rak'ah which is premusably Witr. So basically, is there a difference of opinion in Witr? Jazak Allah Khair in advance :)

:ws:

[bugmenot]

:salam:
yes there are differences as to the number of raka'a of witr, the answer given to the brother is the hanafi way, may be he wanted the hanbali way...

[Abd'Al-Muqtadir]

:ws:

Oh Ok, Jazak Allah Khair :), I think the way Saudi's do it is the Hanbali way :confused: Anyway Jazak Allah

:ws: