Riyad as-Salihin, 1110
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) had performed two Rak'ah before the Fajr prayer, he would lie down on his right side. <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا صلى ركعتي الفجر، اضطجع على شقه الأيمن. ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 120
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) They point out the desirability of taking a brief rest on one’s right side after the two-Rak‘ah Sunnah of Fajr. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said and done this.<br>
2) Qiyām al-Layl (voluntary night prayer) is to be offered as two Rak‘ahs by two Rak‘ahs, with Taslim made after every two Rak‘ahs.<br>
3) Qiyām al-Layl is part of the Prophet’s guidance, and it is an honor for the believer in worldly life and a light for him in the Hereafter.