The Method of Dawud’s (peace be upon him) Night Prayer
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Question:
The second question. Please go ahead. Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer. The best night prayer. It was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that the best night prayer is the night prayer of Dawud (peace be upon him). Could you please explain it in detail? How long is the period, or what is the duration in hours, of Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer? Thank you.
Answer:
My brother, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explained Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer. He would sleep half the night, pray for a third of it, and sleep for the last sixth of it. So, Dawud (peace be upon him) would pray in the middle of the night: he would sleep half of it, pray for a third of it, and sleep for a sixth of it. This is the night prayer of Dawud (peace be upon him).
The second question. Please go ahead. Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer. The best night prayer. It was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that the best night prayer is the night prayer of Dawud (peace be upon him). Could you please explain it in detail? How long is the period, or what is the duration in hours, of Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer? Thank you.
Answer:
My brother, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explained Dawud’s (peace be upon him) night prayer. He would sleep half the night, pray for a third of it, and sleep for the last sixth of it. So, Dawud (peace be upon him) would pray in the middle of the night: he would sleep half of it, pray for a third of it, and sleep for a sixth of it. This is the night prayer of Dawud (peace be upon him).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2270 - كيفية قيام داود عليه السلام - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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