Riyad as-Salihin, 103
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
One night I joined the Prophet (ﷺ) in his (optional) Salat. He prolonged the standing so much that I thought of doing something evil. He was asked: "What did you intend to do?" He replied: "To sit down and leave him". <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
التاسع: عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: صليت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ليلة، فأطال القيام حتى هممت بأمر سوء! قيل: وما هممت به؟ قال: هممت أن أجلس وأدعه. ((متفق عليه)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 103
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to stand for a long time in the night prayer.<br>
2) Long standing in worship at night is from the guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). If one wants to push himself to observe the night prayer, he should follow the example of the Messenger (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).