Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 221.
Narated By Ibn Abbas: When the Prophet got up at night to offer the Tahajjud prayer, he used
to say: Allahumma lakal-hamd. Anta qaiyimus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna. Walakal-
hamd, Laka mulkus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna. Walakal-hamd, anta nurus-samawati
wal-ard. Walakalhamd, anta-l-haq wa wa’duka-l-haq, wa liqa’uka Haq, wa qualuka Haq, wal-
jannatu Han wan-naru Haq wannabiyuna Haq. Wa Muhammadun, sallal-lahu’alaihi wasallam,
Haq, was-sa’atu Haq. Allahumma aslamtu Laka wabika amantu, wa ‘Alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika
anabtu wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu faghfir li ma qaddamtu wama akh-khartu wama
as-rartu wama’a lantu, anta-l-muqaddim wa anta-l-mu akh-khir, la ilaha illa anta (or la ilaha
ghairuka). (O Allah! All the praises are for you, You are the Holder of the Heavens and the
Earth, And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You have the possession of the
Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You are the Light of
the Heavens and the Earth And all the praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens
and the Earth; And all the praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the truth,
And to meet You is true, Your Word is the truth And Paradise is true And Hell is true And all the
Prophets (Peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad is true, And the Day of Resurrection
is true. O Allah ! I surrender (my will) to You; I believe in You and depend on You. And repent to
You, And with Your help I argue (with my opponents, the non-believers) And I take You as a
judge (to judge between us). Please forgive me my previous And future sins; And whatever I
concealed or revealed And You are the One who make (some people) forward And (some)
backward. There is none to be worshipped but you. Sufyan said that ‘Abdul Karim Abu Umaiya
added to the above, ‘Wala haula Wala quwata illa billah’ (There is neither might nor power
except with Allah).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 222.
Narated By Salim’s father: In the life-time of the Prophet whosoever saw a dream would
narrate it to Allah’s Apostle. I had a wish of seeing a dream to narrate it to Allah’s Apostle
(p.b.u.h) I was a grown up boy and used to sleep in the Mosque in the life-time of the Prophet. I
saw in the dream that two angels caught hold of me and took me to the Fire which was built all
round like a built well and had two poles in it and the people in it were known to me. I started
saying, “I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire.” Then I met another angel who told me not to be
afraid. I narrated the dream to Hafsa who told it to Allah’s Apostle. The Prophet said, “Abdullah
is a good man. I wish he prayed Tahajjud.” After that ‘Abdullah (i.e. Salim’s father) used to sleep
but a little at night.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 223.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to offer eleven Rakat and that was his prayer. He
used to prolong the prostration to such an extent that one could recite fifty verses (of the Quran)
before he would lift his head. He used to pray two Rakat (Sunna) before the Fajr prayer and
then used to lie down on his right side till the call-maker came and informed him about the
prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 224.
Narated By Jundab: The Prophet became sick and did not get up (for Tahajjud prayer) for a
night or two.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 225.
Narated By Jundab bin ‘Abdullah : Gabriel did not come to the Prophet (for some time) and
so one of the Quraish women said, “His Satan has deserted him.” So came the Divine
Revelation: “By the forenoon And by the night When it is still! Your Lord (O Muhammad) has
neither Forsaken you Nor hated you.” (93.1-3)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 226.
Narated By Um Salama: One night the Prophet got up and said, “Subhan Allah! How many
afflictions Allah has revealed tonight and how many treasures have been sent down (disclosed).
Go and wake the sleeping lady occupants of these dwellings up (for prayers), perhaps a well-
dressed in this world may be naked in the Hereafter.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 227.
Narated By ‘Ali bin Abi Talib: One night Allah’s Apostle came to me and Fatima, the daughter
of the Prophet and asked, “Won’t you pray (at night)?” I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Our souls are
in the hands of Allah and if He wants us to get up He will make us get up.” When I said that, he
left us without saying anything and I heard that he was hitting his thigh and saying, “But man is
more quarrelsome than anything.” (18.54)Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 228.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to give up a good deed, although he loved to do it, for
fear that people might act on it and it might be made compulsory for them. The Prophet never
prayed the Duha prayer, but I offer it.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 229.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (The mother of the faithful believers) One night Allah’s Apostle offered the
prayer in the Mosque and the people followed him. The next night he also offered the prayer
and too many people gathered. On the third and the fourth nights more people gathered, but
Allah’s Apostle did not come out to them. In the morning he said, “I saw what you were doing
and nothing but the fear that it (i.e. the prayer) might be enjoined on you, stopped me from
coming to you.” And that happened in the month of Ramadan.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 230.
Narated By Al-Mughira: The Prophet used to stand (in the prayer) or pray till both his feet or
legs swelled. He was asked why (he offered such an unbearable prayer) and he said, “should I
not be a thankful slave.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 231.
Narated By Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As: Allah’s Apostle told me, “The most beloved prayer
to Allah is that of David and the most beloved fasts to Allah are those of David. He used to sleep
for half of the night and then pray for one third of the night and again sleep for its sixth part and
used to fast on alternate days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 232.
Narated By Masruq: I asked ‘Aisha which deed was most loved by the Prophet. She said, “A
deed done continuously.” I further asked, “When did he used to get up (in the night for the
prayer).” She said, “He used to get up on hearing the crowing of a cock.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 233.
Narated By Al-Ashath: He (the Prophet (p.b.u.h)) used to get up for the prayer on hearing the
crowing of a cock.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 234.
Narated By ‘Aisha: In my house he (Prophet (p.b.u.h)) never passed the last hours of the night
but sleeping.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 235.
Narated By Qatada: Anas bin Malik said, “The Prophet (p.b.u.h) and Zaid bin Thabit took their
Suhur together. When they finished it, the Prophet stood for the (Fajr) prayer and offered it.” We
asked Anas, “What was the interval between their finishing the Suhur and the starting of the
morning prayer?” Anas replied, “It was equal to the time taken by a person in reciting fifty verses
of the Quran.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 236.
Narated By Abu-Wa il: ‘Abdullah said, “One night I offered the Tahajjud prayer with the
Prophet and he kept on standing till an ill-thought came to me.” We said, “What was the ill-
thought?” He said, “It was to sit down and leave the Prophet (standing).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 237.
Narated By Hudhaifa : Whenever the Prophet got up for Tahajjud prayer he used to
clean his mouth (and teeth) with Siwak.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 238.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar : A man said, “O Allah’s Apostle! How is the prayer of the
night?” He said, “Two Rakat followed by two Rakat and so on, and when you apprehend the
approaching dawn, offer one Raka as Witr.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 239.
Narated By Ibn Abbas: The prayer of the Prophet used to be of thirteen Rakat, i.e. of the night
prayer.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 240.
Narated By Masruq: I asked ‘Aisha about the night prayer of Allah’s Apostle and she said, “It
was seven, nine or eleven Rakat besides the two Rakat of the Fajr prayer (i.e. Sunna).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 241.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to offer thirteen Rakat of the night prayer and
that included the Witr and two Rakat (Sunna) of the Fajr prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 242.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: Sometimes Allah’s Apostle would not fast (for so many days) that
we thought that he would not fast that month and he sometimes used to fast (for so many days)
that we thought he would not leave fasting through-out that month and (as regards his prayer
and sleep at night), if you wanted to see him praying at night, you could see him praying and if
you wanted to see him sleeping, you could see him sleeping.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 243.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Satan puts three knots at the back of the head
of any of you if he is asleep. On every knot he reads and exhales the following words, ‘The night
is long, so stay asleep.’ When one wakes up and remembers Allah, one knot is undone; and
when one performs ablution, the second knot is undone, and when one prays the third knot is
undone and one gets up energetic with a good heart in the morning; otherwise one gets up lazy
and with a mischievous heart.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 244.
Narated By Samura bin Jundab: The Prophet said in his narration of a dream that he saw, “He
whose head was being crushed with a stone was one who learnt the Quran but never acted on
it, and slept ignoring the compulsory prayers.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 245.
Narated By ‘Abdullah : A person was mentioned before the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and he was
told that he had kept on sleeping till morning and had not got up for the prayer. The Prophet
said, “Satan urinated in his ears.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 246.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, “Our Lord, the Blessed, the Superior,
comes every night down on the nearest Heaven to us when the last third of the night remains,
saying: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to invocation? Is there anyone to
ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I
may forgive him?”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 247.
Narated By Al-Aswad: I asked ‘Aisha “How is the night prayer of the Prophet?” She replied,
“He used to sleep early at night, and get up in its last part to pray, and then return to his bed.
When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the Adhan, he would get up. If he was in need of a bath he
would take it; otherwise he would perform ablution and then go out (for the prayer).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 248.
Narated By Abu Salma bin ‘Abdur Rahman: I asked ‘Aisha, “How is the prayer of Allah’s
Apostle during the month of Ramadan.” She said, “Allah’s Apostle never exceeded eleven
Rakat in Ramadan or in other months; he used to offer four Rakat… do not ask me about their
beauty and length, then four Rakat, do not ask me about their beauty and length, and then three
Rakat.” ‘Aisha further said, “I said, ‘O Allah’s Apostle! Do you sleep before offering the Witr
prayer?’ He replied, ‘O ‘Aisha! My eyes sleep but my heart remains awake!’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 249.
Narated By ‘Aisha: I did not see the Prophet reciting (the Quran) in the night prayer while
sitting except when he became old; when he used to recite while sitting, and when thirty or forty
verses remained from the Sura, he would get up and recite them and then bow.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 250.
Narated By Abu Huraira: At the time of the Fajr prayer the Prophet asked Bilal, “Tell me of the
best deed you did after embracing Islam, for I heard your footsteps in front of me in Paradise.”
Bilal replied, “I did not do anything worth mentioning except that whenever I performed ablution
during the day or night, I prayed after that ablution as much as was written for me.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number
251A.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: Once the Prophet (p.b.u.h) entered the Mosque and saw a rope
hanging in between its two pillars. He said, “What is this rope?” The people said, “This rope is
for Zainab who, when she feels tired, holds it (to keep standing for the prayer.)” The Prophet
said, “Don’t use it. Remove the rope. You should pray as long as you feel active, and when you
get tired, sit down.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number
251B.
Narated By ‘Aisha: A woman from the tribe of Bani Asad was sitting with me and Allah’s
Apostle (p.b.u.h) came to my house and said, “Who is this?” I said, “(She is) So and so. She
does not sleep at night because she is engaged in prayer.” The Prophet said disapprovingly: Do
(good) deeds which is within your capacity as Allah never gets tired of giving rewards till you get
tired of doing good deeds.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 252.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As: Allah’s Apostle said to me, “O ‘Abdullah! Do not be
like so and so who used to pray at night and then stopped the night prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 253.
Narated By ‘Ubada bin As-Samit: The Prophet “Whoever gets up at night and says: ‘La ilaha
il-lallah Wahdahu la Sharika lahu Lahu-l-mulk, waLahu-l-hamd wahuwa ‘ala kullishai’in Qadir.
Alhamdu lil-lahi wa subhanal-lahi wa la-ilaha il-lal-lah wa-l-lahu akbar wa la hawla Wala Quwata
il-la-bil-lah.’ (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah. He is the Only One and has no
partners. For Him is the Kingdom and all the praises are due for Him. He is Omnipotent. All the
praises are for Allah. All the glories are for Allah. And none has the right to be worshipped but
Allah, And Allah is Great And there is neither Might nor Power Except with Allah). And then
says: Allahumma, Ighfir li(O Allah! Forgive me). Or invokes (Allah), he will be responded to and
if he performs ablution (and prays), his prayer will be accepted.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 254.
Narated By Abu Huraira: That once Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, “Your brother, i.e. ‘Abdullah
bin Rawaha does not say obscene (referring to his verses) Amongst us is Allah’s Apostle, whorecites His Book when it dawns. He showed us the guidance, after we were blind. We believe
that whatever he says will come true. And he spends his nights in such a way as his sides do
not touch his bed. While the pagans were deeply asleep.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 255.
Narated By Nafi: Ibn ‘Umar said, “In the life-time of the Prophet I dreamt that a piece of silk
cloth was in my hand and it flew with me to whichever part of Paradise I wanted. I also saw as if
two persons (i.e. angels) came to me and wanted to take me to Hell. Then an angel met us and
told me not to be afraid. He then told them to leave me. Hafsa narrated one of my dreams to the
Prophet and the Prophet said, “Abdullah is a good man. Would that he offer the night prayer
(Tahajjud)!” So after that day ‘Abdullah (bin ‘Umar) started offering Tahajjud. The companions of
the Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to tell him their dreams that (Laila-tul-Qadr) was on the 27th of the
month of Ramadan. The Prophet said, “I see that your dreams agree on the last ten nights of
Ramadan and so whoever is in search of it should seek it in the last ten nights of Ramadan.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 256.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle offered the ‘Isha’ prayer (and then got up at the Tahajjud
time) and offered eight Rakat and then offered two Rakat while sitting. He then offered two
Rakat in between the Adhan and Iqama (of the Fajr prayer) and he never missed them.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 257.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet used to lie down on his right side, after offering two Rakat
(Sunna) of the Fajr prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 258.
Narated By ‘Aisha : After offering the Sunna of the Fajr prayer, the Prophet used to talk to
me, if I happen to be awake; otherwise he would lie down till the Iqama call was proclaimed (for
the Fajr prayer).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 259.
Narated By ‘Aisha: After offering the two Rakat (Sunna) the Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to talk to
me, if I happen to be awake; otherwise he would lie down.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 260.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet was never more regular and particular in offering any Nawafil
than the two Rakat (Sunna) of the Fajr prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 261.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to offer thirteen Rakat in the night prayer and on
hearing the Adhan for the morning prayer, he used to offer two light Rakat.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 262.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to make the two Rakat before the Fajr prayer
so light that I would wonder whether he recited Al-Fatiha (or not).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 263.
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah : The Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to teach us the way of doing
Istikhara (Istikhara means to ask Allah to guide one to the right sort of action concerning any job
or a deed), in all matters as he taught us the Suras of the Quran. He said, “If anyone of you
thinks of doing any job he should offer a two Rakat prayer other than the compulsory ones and
say (after the prayer): ‘Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi’ilmika, Wa astaqdiruka bi-qudratika, Wa
as’alaka min fadlika al-‘azlm Fa-innaka taqdiru Wala aqdiru, Wa ta’lamu Wala a’lamu, Wa anta
‘allamu l-ghuyub. Allahumma, in kunta ta’lam anna hadha-l-amra Khairun li fi dini wa ma’ashi
wa’aqibati amri (or ‘ajili amri wa’ajilihi) Faqdirhu wa yas-sirhu li thumma barik li Fihi, Wa in kunta
ta’lamu anna hadha-lamra shar-run li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa’aqibati amri (or fi’ajili amri wa ajilihi)
Fasrifhu anni was-rifni anhu. Waqdir li al-khaira haithu kana Thumma ardini bihi.’ (O Allah! I ask
guidance from Your knowledge, And Power from Your Might and I ask for Your great blessings.
You are capable and I am not. You know and I do not and You know the unseen. O Allah! If You
know that this job is good for my religion and my subsistence and in my Hereafter… (or said: If it
is better for my present and later needs). Then You ordain it for me and make it easy for me to
get, And then bless me in it, and if You know that this job is harmful to me In my religion and
subsistence and in the Hereafter… (or said: If it is worse for my present and later needs). Then
keep it away from me and let me be away from it. And ordain for me whatever is good for me,
And make me satisfied with it). The Prophet added that then the person should name (mention)
his need.Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 264.
Narated By Abu Qatada bin Rabi Al-Ansari: The Prophet said, “If anyone of you enters a
Mosque, he should not sit until he has offered a two-Rakat prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 265.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Apostle led us and offered a two Rakat prayer and then
went away.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 266.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar Abu:Â I offered with Allah’s Apostle a two Rakat prayer
before the Zuhr prayer and two Rakat after the Zuhr prayer, two Rakat after Jumua, Maghrib
and ‘Isha’ prayers.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 267.
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah : While delivering a sermon, Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone
of you comes while the Imam is delivering the sermon or has come out for it, he should offer a
two Rakat prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 268.
Narated By Mujahid: Somebody came to the house of Ibn ‘Umar and told him that Allah’s
Apostles had entered the Ka’ba. Ibn ‘Umar said, “I went in front of the Ka’ba and found that
Allah’s Apostle had come out of the Ka’ba and I saw Bilal standing by the side of the gate of the
Ka’ba. I said, ‘O Bilal! Has Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) prayed inside the Ka’ba?’ Bilal replied in the
affirmative. I said, ‘Where (did he pray)?’ He replied, ‘(He prayed) Between these two pillars and
then he came out and offered a two Rakat prayer in front of the Ka’ba.’ ” Abu ‘Abdullah said:
Abu Huraira said, “The Prophet (p.b.u.h) advised me to offer two Rakat of Duha prayer (prayer
to be offered after sunrise and before midday). ” Itban (bin Malik) said, “Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h)
and Abu Bakr, came to me after sunrise and we aligned behind the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and
offered two Rakat.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 269.
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: I offered with the Prophet two Rakat before the Zuhr and two Rakat
after the Zuhr prayer; two Rakat after Maghrib, Isha’ and the Jumua prayers. Those of theMaghrib and ‘Isha’ were offered in his house. My sister Hafsa told me that the Prophet used to
offer two light Rakat after dawn and it was the time when I never went to the Prophet.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 270.
Narated By ‘Amr: I heard Abu Ash-sha’tha’ Jabir saying, “I heard Ibn Abbas saying, ‘I offered
with Allah’s Apostle eight Rakat (of Zuhr and ‘Asr prayers) together and seven Rakat (the
Maghrib and the ‘Isha’ prayers) together.’ ” I said, “O Abu Ash-shatha! I think he must have
prayed the Zuhr late and the ‘Asr early; the ‘Isha early and the Maghrib late.” Abu Ash-sha’tha’
said, “I also think so.” (See Hadith No. 518 Vol. 1).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 271.
Narated By Muwarriq: I asked Ibn ‘Umar “Do you offer the Duha prayer?” He replied in the
negative. I further asked, “Did ‘Umar use to pray it?” He (Ibn ‘Umar) replied in the negative. I
again asked, “Did Abu Bakr use to pray it?” He replied in the negative. I again asked, “Did the
Prophet use to pray it?” Ibn ‘Umar replied, “I don’t think he did.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 272.
Narated By ‘Abdur Rahman bin Abi Laila: Only Um Hani narrated to me that she had seen
the Prophet offering the Duha prayer. She said, “On the day of the conquest of Mecca, the
Prophet entered my house, took a bath and offered eight Rakat (of Duha prayers. I had never
seen the Prophet offering such a light prayer but he performed bowing and prostrations
perfectly.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 273.
Narated By ‘Aisha: I never saw the Prophet offering the Duha prayer but I always offer it.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 21. PRAYER AT NIGHT (TAHAJJUD)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Hadith Number 274.
Narated By Abu Huraira: My friend (the Prophet) advised me to do three things and I shall not
leave them till I die, these are: To fast three days every month, to offer the Duha prayer, and to
offer Witr before sleeping.
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