Was standing in night prayer an obligation upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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Question:
Was standing in night prayer an obligatory duty upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The correct view is that it is a voluntary prayer. He said: [Surat al-Isra:79] But its command is a command of recommendation; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: They are the obligation. He said when a questioner asked him, "Is there anything else upon me?" He said: "No, except if you do it voluntarily." He is included in the address, (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: So it is recommended for us?
A: And for him as well. It is strongly emphasized for everyone.
Q: The whole month or some days?
A: The whole month.
Was standing in night prayer an obligatory duty upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The correct view is that it is a voluntary prayer. He said:
pray with it as additional [worship] for you
فَتَهَجَّدْ بِهِ نَافِلَةً لَكَThe five prayers and Jumu'ah
الصلوات الخمس والجمعةQ: So it is recommended for us?
A: And for him as well. It is strongly emphasized for everyone.
Q: The whole month or some days?
A: The whole month.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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