Fatwa #338030 June 2001United States of America

What exactly is meant by "Hold steadfast to Qiyaamul Layl (making Ibaadat at night, Tahajjud, etc.)"?

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Qiyaamul-Layl is an Arabic word which means to stand up at night and engage
in Ibaadat. Holding steadfast to that is to be constant in it.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

#38548Questions regarding Taraweeh, Tahajjud and Qiyamul layl
#16187can you cite suppordting evidences from ahadith that the Prophet (saw) performed fifteen rakaats of salaat during the night, twelve of which were Tahajjud Salaat with the authencity of the ahadith.
#17865Last night i went to the cinema and i had an urge to go to toilet. i could not hold myself in and i had to go. when i went to use the toilet i did my duties but then relaized that there is no washing facility. would my wudu be broken if i wiped?
#17976I have received an e-mail below from a friend which I require clarification regarding the use of the term Maulana for our learned scholars. I have always thought that the word “Moulana “meant guide and as the Alims are our guide the term was appropriate.
#14288The night a man and woman get married, is it necessray for them to make love or can they hold it off for a while?
#1567What's the significant of Shab E Qadar and is it considered a big night for worshiping? And are we supposed to worship at the night of Miraj also?
#38563Differences between Tahajjud and Taraweeh prayers?
#38939Ruling of Tahajjud Salaah with Jamaat

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