Experience tranquility in the third of the night with these 4 noble practices. Revive spirituality and draw closer to the Creator.
In the silence of the night, when much of the world is asleep, there is a very special time for Muslims to communicate with the Creator. The last third of the night, a period considered most auspicious for worship, is when Allah SWT is closest to His servants.
Calculating the Time of the Last Third of the Night
Before discussing these practices, it is important to understand how to determine the time of the last third of the night. According to Ustaz Abdul Somad and Sheikh Ali Jum'ah, this time can be calculated by taking the interval between Maghrib and Fajr, then dividing it into three parts. For example, if Maghrib is at 6:00 PM and Fajr is at 5:00 AM, then the last third of the night begins about 3 and a half hours before Fajr.
This article will delve deeper into four practices that can be done at this noble time, based on the teachings of Islam and the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
1. Night Prayer (Qiyamul Lail)
The night prayer or Qiyamul Lail is a highly recommended practice to be performed in the last third of the night. This includes Tahajjud prayer, Hajat prayer, and Witr prayer. A hadith from Abu Hurairah states that the night prayer is the most virtuous prayer after the obligatory prayers, and fasting in the month of Muharram is the most virtuous fasting after Ramadan.
2. Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) and Seeking Forgiveness (Istighfar)
Remembrance of Allah and seeking forgiveness in the last third of the night are practices that can bring tranquility and blessings. This is the time when the mercy of Allah SWT descends, rewards are multiplied, forgiveness is granted, and prayers are answered. Surah Adh-Dhariyat verses 15-18 explain that the righteous will be in gardens and will be those who sleep little at night and seek forgiveness in the early hours of the morning.
3. Supplication (Du'a)
Supplication is one of the highly recommended practices to be performed in the last third of the night. Allah SWT loves His servants who pray at this time. A hadith from Abu Hurairah explains that Allah SWT descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of the night and says that He will answer prayers, grant what is asked, and forgive sins for those who seek forgiveness.
4. Prayer After Tahajjud
Prayer after Tahajjud is a practice that can fill the last third of the night. This prayer is an expression of gratitude and a request for forgiveness to Allah SWT. This prayer reflects the greatness and generosity of Allah SWT, and is a perfect conclusion to the acts of worship in the last third of the night.
Conclusion
This article has discussed four practices that can be done in the last third of the night, a very auspicious time for worship. By utilizing this time, we can feel a closer intimacy with Allah SWT and obtain His blessings and mercy.
May this article be beneficial and serve as a guide for us all to enhance the quality of our worship. Amen.
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