Today, I am excited to share insights from a profound hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه, highlighting the night prayer (Tahajjud) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه narrated, "One night I slept at the house of Maimuna. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ woke up, answered the call of nature, washed his face and hands, and then slept. He got up (late at night), went to a water skin, opened the mouth thereof and performed ablution not using much water, yet he washed all the parts properly and then offered the prayer. I got up and straightened my back in order that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ might not feel that I was watching him, and then I performed the ablution, and when he got up to offer the prayer, I stood on his left. He caught hold of my ear and brought me over to his right side. He offered thirteen rak'at in all and then lay down and slept till he started blowing out his breath as he used to do when he slept. In the meantime, Bilal informed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ of the approaching time for the Fajr prayer, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ offered the Fajr prayer without performing new ablution. He used to say in his invocation, 'O Allah, place light in my heart, and in my sight light, and in my hearing light, and to my right light, and to my left light, and above me light and below me light, and before me light, and behind me light and make me a light'." (Sahih Al Bukhari, Hadith Number 6316)
Let's reflect on the benefits derived from this profound hadith:
1. Companions' Eagerness to Learn: Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه's keenness to observe and learn from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ exemplifies the companions' deep commitment to emulate the Prophet's ﷺ actions and teachings. This underscores the importance of seeking knowledge and following the Sunnah diligently.
2. Voluntary Worship in Congregation: The hadith illustrates that voluntary prayers, such as Tahajjud, can be performed in congregation. It outlines the correct etiquette and procedure, including the method of standing in prayer and the interaction between the Imam (leader) and the follower.
3. Invocation for Spiritual Light: The supplication of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for light in various aspects of his being highlights his deep spiritual connection and reliance on Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ. It serves as a powerful reminder for us to seek divine guidance and illumination in every facet of our lives.
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