Riyad as-Salihin, 1193
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعنها رضي الله عنها، قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
إذا دخل العشر الأواخر من رمضان، أحيا الليلة، وأيقظ أهله، وجد وشد المئزر
((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 203
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) was diligent in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan and would urge his family to engage in worship. Thus, he taught his Ummah to be keen on worship during these blessed nights.<br>
2) It is permissible to engage in worship all night during the last ten days of Ramadan.<br>
3) When performed in a meritorious time, an act of worship becomes more virtuous. So, a believer should seize those blessed nights.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Tie up his lower garment firmly: A metaphor that denotes diligence in worship and retirement from women.