Riyad as-Salihin, 1179
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال:
إذا قام أحدكم من الليل فليفتتح الصلاة بركعتين خفيفتين
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When one of you gets up at night to perform (Tahajjud) prayer, let him start Salat with two short Rak'ah." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 189
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Starting Qiyām al-Layl with two short Rak‘ahs is meant to boost a person’s energy and get him ready for the prayers to come.<br>
2) The Shariah takes human nature into consideration, as it has prescribed such things that help people get active and energetic.