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Hadith 1601

Chapter on Encouragement to Perform Night Prayers

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Chapter on Encouragement to Perform Night Prayers

Zujajat al-Masabih 1601Volume 1

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Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you sleeps, Satan ties three knots at the back of his head, striking each knot and saying: 'You have a long night, so sleep.' If he wakes up and remembers Allah, one knot is undone. If he performs ablution, another knot is undone. If he prays, the last knot is undone, and he wakes up energetic and cheerful. Otherwise, he wakes up lazy and in a bad mood."

Qur’an-related source paragraphs

And the saying of Allah, the Almighty: "Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words." (Al-Muzzammil, 73:6)

Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
  • Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 1142 (unverified) 99% confidence
  • Candidate: Sahih Muslim 776 (unverified) 98% confidence

Confidence and text similarity are not editorial verification.