Riyad as-Salihin, 1180
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا قام من الليل افتتح صلاته بركعتين خفيفتين ((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood for Salat at night, he would start his prayer with two brief Rak'ah. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 190
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.