Tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer, is one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allah. It is the time when the heavens are open, duas are accepted, and the sincere believer connects with their Lord in the stillness of the night. What is Tahajjud? Tahajjud is a voluntary (nafl) prayer performed after Isha and before Fajr, ideally in the last third of the night. It involves waking up from sleep specifically to pray. How to Pray Tahajjud Time: After Isha prayer until Fajr. The best time is the last third of the night. Minimum: 2 rakaat Maximum: No fixed limit, but the Prophet ﷺ usually prayed 8 rakaat plus 3 Witr Method: Pray in sets of 2 rakaat, ending with Witr (odd number) Recitation: Recite longer surahs if you can, taking your time in each position Virtues of Tahajjud Allah says in t