"Ibadah Utama di Sepertiga Malam Terakhir" | Ust. Salim A. Fillah | Q&A KAJIAN ONLINE

Summary

This video discusses the virtues of engaging in nightly worship, particularly during the last third of the night. It highlights the importance of performing actions like praying, making ablution (wudhu), and reciting duas to break the bonds of Satan that affect us while we sleep. The Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) recommended practices, including offering Tahajjud, repenting through Salat, and seeking forgiveness through Istighfar, are emphasized. The video also mentions the significance of reading the Quran before Fajr and maintaining these spiritual habits to enhance our connection with Allah and secure a blessed day.

Takeaways

• 😀 The best practice for worship during the night includes reading the Quran, engaging in dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and performing prayers, particularly tahajjud.
• 😀 Tahajjud is superior to the regular sunnah prayers. It is recommended to engage in worship during the last third of the night, which starts from around 2:30 AM until Fajr (dawn).
• 😀 The last third of the night is the best time for worship, with the ideal time being from around 2:30 AM to Fajr, which makes it about 3 hours of worship.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended performing prayers during the last third of the night, and it's beneficial to wake up to engage in worship even for a shorter duration.
• 😀 The first three actions recommended upon waking during the last third of the night include: reciting a supplication of gratitude, performing ablution (wudhu), and offering two units of prayer (rak'ahs).
• 😀 These three actions—supplication, wudhu, and prayer—help break the chains of the devil. If you consistently do all three, you will be free from the devil's influence for the day.
• 😀 If you neglect any of the three steps (supplication, wudhu, or prayer), you may still face the influence of the devil during the day.
• 😀 After the initial two rak'ahs, you can perform additional voluntary prayers such as tahajjud, repentance (tawbah), or any other prayers you wish, with no fixed number of rak'ahs required.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) often performed tahajjud and additional prayers during the night, with flexibility in the number and types of prayers.
• 😀 It's recommended to frequently recite istighfar (seeking forgiveness) during the night, especially after performing prayers, as this is highly beloved by Allah.

Q & A

What is the significance of the last third of the night in Islam?

The last third of the night, which begins after Isha prayer and ends just before Fajr, is considered the best time for worship. During this time, Allah is particularly receptive to the prayers and supplications of His servants.

What are the recommended actions to take when waking up in the last third of the night?

The recommended actions are: first, to recite the dua 'Alhamdulillahilladzi ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilaihin nusyur' (Praise be to Allah who gave us life after death), then perform wudu (ablution), and finally offer two rak'ah (units) of prayer.

Why is it important to perform these actions during the last third of the night?

These actions break the ties of the devil that are believed to bind a person during sleep. By performing them, one is freed from the influence of the devil for the rest of the day, resulting in a more spiritually peaceful day.

Can the two rak'ah of prayer after waking up be substituted with other forms of prayer?

Yes, after the two rak'ah prayer, you can proceed with any type of prayer, such as tahajud, repentance (taubat), or any other prayer, according to personal preference and intention.

What is tahajud prayer, and how is it performed?

Tahajud is a voluntary night prayer performed during the last third of the night. It can be performed in various units (rak'ah), and it is highly encouraged to pray during this time, even if it is just two rak'ah to start.

How many rak'ah are recommended for tahajud, and is there flexibility in the number?

There is flexibility in the number of rak'ah for tahajud. The speaker mentions starting with two rak'ah and adding more if desired, with a final rak'ah of Witr to conclude the prayer session.

What is the significance of istighfar during the night worship?

Istighfar, which is seeking forgiveness from Allah, is an important part of night worship. It is encouraged to frequently recite istighfar both during and between prayers, especially during the last third of the night.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) practice before Fajr prayer?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would stop praying about 10-15 minutes before the Fajr prayer, using that time to either rest or engage in further worship, such as reciting Quran or engaging in dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

What was the Prophet’s practice regarding the recitation of Quran before Fajr?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is said to have recited 50 verses of the Quran about 10-15 minutes before Fajr, a practice that serves as a valuable guideline for those seeking to enhance their worship before dawn.

What is the benefit of performing these worship actions during the last third of the night?

Performing these actions during the last third of the night allows one to spiritually purify themselves, free from the influence of the devil, and receive the special mercy and blessings of Allah during this sacred time.