Tahajjud is a voluntary prayer performed during the last part of the night, usually after sleeping. It's considered a highly rewarding act in Islam. Here are the key conditions for praying Tahajjud:
- Time: It can be performed anytime between Isha (evening prayer) and Fajr (dawn prayer), but ideally in the last third of the night before Fajr.
- Intention: You must have a sincere intention to perform Tahajjud prayer.
- Purity: You need to be in a state of ritual purity (wudu).
- Facing Qibla: You should face the direction of the Ka'aba in Mecca.
- Number of Rakats: The minimum is two Rakats, but you can perform more, preferably in multiples of two.
While it's commonly recommended to sleep after Isha and wake up for Tahajjud, it is not a strict condition. You can pray Tahajjud even if you haven't slept.
Remember, Tahajjud is a prayer of devotion and seeking closeness to Allah. The key is sincerity and focus on your connection with the Divine.
