The Remedy for Not Waking Up for the Fajr Prayer

Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, I do not wake up for the Fajr prayer, even though I pray the Isha prayer before I sleep and set the alarm. What should I do?

Answer:
If the alarm does not wake you, then have someone from your household or those around you, or one of your neighbors, wake you up. Also, I fear that you stay up late and do not sleep until the end of the night. You should go to bed early so that you get your share of sleep and can get up in the last part of the night. Get up for the Fajr prayer. Think about sleeping, for this is one of the greatest aids to getting up for the Fajr prayer, along with strong determination and a sincere intention that you will get up. Ask Allah to wake you and to help you with these matters. If Allah wills, you will wake up. Yes.