How many Rakats are best for Tahajjud?

Number of rakats “Salatul Layl (Night Prayer, i.e. Tahajjud) is offered as two rak’at followed by two rak’at and (so on) and if anyone is afraid of the approaching dawn (Fajr prayer) he should pray one rak’at and this will be a Witr for all the rak’at which he has prayed before.”

Is Tahajjud Sunnah or nafl?

Tahajjud is generally regarded as sunnah (tradition) and not farḍ (obligation). There are many verses in the Qurʾān that encourage these nightly recitations and other verses that indicate such practices should remain “a voluntary effort” (17:79).

How do you do Tahajjud Rakats?

Perform two rakats. Emulate the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who used to recite the following surahs after each rakat in Tahajjud: After reciting the Al-Fatihah the first rakat, recite the surah “Al-Kafirun”. After reciting the Al-Fatihah for the second rakat, recite the surah “Al-Ikhlas”.

How do you read Tahajjud prayer?

One must stand and recite the verses from the Quran. Following this, praying continues by bowing to Allah while both hands are placed on the knees. Next, face the ground with palms, nose, and forehead touching the floor in complete devotion to the Almighty.

How can I wake up Tahajjud?

Mind power: “ Resolve firmly at bedtime to get up for Tahajjud. God Almighty has given man the power to make his mind obey his will … Decide firmly that you will get up for Tahajjud. While your body sleeps, your mind will be alert. It will wake you up exactly at the desired time.”

Can I pray Tahajjud without Witr?

If someone fears that he would not be able to awake, or may die in their sleep, then the prayer should be performed before sleeping. Therefore, he or she who performs tahajjud (night prayer) regularly should perform witr after tahajjud….Witr.

Witr prayer
Related to Salah, Nafl prayer, Five Pillars of Islam, Islamic prayers

Should I sleep after Tahajjud?

Best recommended time is last part of the night. Yes, but tahajud is something which you pray after taking sleep for a short time. But saying tahajud in the last part of night (just more than few minutes before fajr) is more bless full as recommended by Holly prophet muhammad (s.a.w.w).

What should we recite after Tahajjud?

Emulate the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who used to recite the following surahs after each rakat in Tahajjud: After reciting the Al-Fatihah the first rakat, recite the surah “Al-Kafirun”. After reciting the Al-Fatihah for the second rakat, recite the surah “Al-Ikhlas”.