How to reconcile standing in night prayer with daytime work?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh: How does a Muslim reconcile standing in night prayer with daytime work, given that sleep overcomes him during the day if he prolongs his standing in the night?
The Shaykh : He can combine them if it is difficult for him to stand up much in the night and work during the day. He reconciles between them by reducing the tahajjud. If he is occupied with matters of the Shari'ah, let him perform the witr at the beginning of the night and sleep until morning. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to perform the witr before sleeping, because he (may Allah be pleased with him) was dedicated to memorizing hadith in the early part of the night, so he would sleep late and not stand up until the dawn appeared. Did you understand?
The Shaykh : He can combine them if it is difficult for him to stand up much in the night and work during the day. He reconciles between them by reducing the tahajjud. If he is occupied with matters of the Shari'ah, let him perform the witr at the beginning of the night and sleep until morning. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to perform the witr before sleeping, because he (may Allah be pleased with him) was dedicated to memorizing hadith in the early part of the night, so he would sleep late and not stand up until the dawn appeared. Did you understand?