Riyad as-Salihin · June 25, 2026

Night Prayer: Start with Light Prostrations

Riyazus Salihin Cilt – 5 – Mehmet Yasar Kandemir · GECE NAMAZ KILMANIN FAZİLETİ Hadith It is narrated from Abu Huraira may Allah be pleased with him that The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “When …

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Riyazus Salihin Cilt – 5 – Mehmet Yasar Kandemir · GECE NAMAZ KILMANIN FAZİLETİ
Hadith
It is narrated from Abu Huraira may Allah be pleased with him that The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “When one of you rises at night, let him first perform two light prostrations.”
Muslim, Musafirun 198.

Narrator
Will be explained with the next hadith.
What We Learn
  1. 1Before beginning nocturnal worship, one should briefly perform two rak’ahs.
  2. 2This prayer, which should be performed without prolonging, will help a person overcome sleepiness and enable them to begin an extended act of worship with enthusiasm.