How do you manage?

[sister herb]

We muslims are actually super heros.

 

[glo]

We muslims are actually super heros.

NOW you tell me!!

 

[sister herb]

 

[Hamza Asadullah]

Assalamu alaikum, Brother Hamza. Who is reported to have said the quote in the hadith you quoted? I found this hadith, Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said: "Whoever establishes prayers during the nights of Ramadan faithfully out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not for showing off), all his past sins will be forgiven." (Book #2, Hadith #36) But it does not specify 'tarawih', I presume it means tahajjud.


What is your perspective on this hadith: Narrated Zaid bin Thabit: The Prophet took a room made of date palm leaves mats in the mosque. Allah's Apostle prayed in it for a few nights till the people gathered (to pray the night prayer (tarawih) (behind him.) Then on the 4th night the people did not hear his voice and they thought he had slept, so some of them started humming in order that he might come out. The Prophet then said, "You continued doing what I saw you doing till I was afraid that this (tarawih prayer) might be enjoined on you, and if it were enjoined on you, you would not continue performing it. Therefore, O people! Perform your prayers at your homes, for the best prayer of a person is what is performed at his home except the compulsory congregational) prayer." (See Hadith No. 229,Vol. 3) (See Hadith No. 134, Vol. 8)

Does the part underlined contradict the hadith you quoted?

The hadith i quoted is written Tarawee literally which is the meaning of "Qiyam ul Layl" in the hadith quoted and refers to the Tarawee prayer during the nights of Ramadan. The other hadith you quoted above refers to the fact that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) prayed the Tarawee prayer at home in one of the nights during Ramadan so as to avoid praying it consecutively lest the Tarawee prayer became obligatory upon us as he was worried that it may be a burden upon many of us just as he was worried about many other things becoming obligatory upon us. The Prophet (Sallallahui Alaihi Wasallam) out of his love and mercy was always concerned about his Ummah and wanted the best for us.

Regarding the underlined part then this refers to praying the Sunnah and Nawafil prayers but not the Eid prayers for example. There is a slight difference of opinion regarding praying men praying Tarawee at home or at the Masjid. Imam Nawawi (Ra) states that the majority of Sahaba and scholars recommend that men pray Tarawee with congregation as the virtue of praying it with congregation just like in Fard is much better than praying it alone and on top of that Umar (Ra) also re-instated the Tarawee prayer with congregation. The majority of Sahaba, Salaf as well as scholars of the past and present supported the fact that Tarawee is more virtuous in congregation and should therefore men should pray it in congregation. Women are encouraged to pray Tarawee at home and get the same reward as men praying at the Masjid for praying it at home.

And Allah knows best in all matters

 

[tw009]

Yes it's tiring and Yes we don't get much sleep during the long days, but hey as Suhaib Webb says "Islam means to surrender and surrender involves struggle."

Its all worth it inshallah.

 

[sister herb]

Why do we say "Prayer is better than sleep"?

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.
The Muslim jurists called the saying in Fajar (morning) prayer at-Tathweeb, that is as Salatu Khairun min an-naum. "Prayer is better than sleep". The Muazzin (caller to prayer) pronounce it twice after completing 'Hayya ala al-Salaha' and 'Hayya alal-Falah'.
This saying is Sunnah since the Prophet ordered the Muazzin of Makkah Abu Mahzoorah: "If it is the morning Adhan say 'as-Salatu Khairun min an-naum, as-Salatu Khairun min an-naum'. The Fajar's Adhan is distinguished by al-Tathweeb since a sleeping person feels laziness due to sleep. So the Muazzin raises people's attention by the saying "prayer is better than sleep". Some people are used to reply to the Muazzin when he says: "Prayer is better than sleep", by saying "you are right, may Allah reward you". Though these words are correct, there is no Hadith proving them.
Some jurists like responding by those words. But one should know that the words and acts of worship are based on sound evidence, so it is better to leave such words since they lack a sound basis for them. Allah knows best.

http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=82436

 

[~Zaria~]

Assalamu-alaikum,

Its also a good practise to try to nap (Qailulah) in the afternoons.
Not only is it a sunnah of our beloved prophet (sallalahu alaihi wasalam) (and hence we dont really need any more proof in its great benefit and rewards):

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 2.63 Narrated by Sahl

We used to offer the Jumua prayer with the Prophet (saws) and then take the afternoon nap.



Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.298 Narrated by Thumama
Anas said, "Um Sulaim used to spread a leather sheet for the Prophet (saws) and he (saws) used to take a midday nap on that leather sheet at her home."



but, it has been proven to increase workers productivities, and has numerous medical benefits as well (lowered stress, improved memory, and interestingly - a 30min nap at least 3 times a week has been linked to 37% decrease in coronary mortality in some studies.)
- Its always a pleasure when modern society catches up to what has been prescribed for us almost 1400 years ago : )

Apart from this, as mentioned by our brothers and sisters, the great merits of this blessed month far, far out-weigh any temporay and bodily 'hardships' that we may face.
SubhanAllah.

Allah (subhanawatáala) has given this month as a mercy unto the believers.
Our Creator does not wish any undue suffering upon His Creation.
We have implicit trust in this - that whatever has been decreed by Allah and His messenger (sallahu alaihi wasalam) is only for our benefit.

Alhamdulillah.


:wa:

 

[Masriya]

Here in Alexandria, Egypt:
Fajr : 3.45 am ;
Zuhr : 12.05pm ;
Asr : 3.45 pm ;
Maghreb : 6.55 pm
Eisha : 8.20 pm

At the beginning of Ramadan, getting up in the morning was a problem, as my work starts 7.00 am so I have to get up at 6.00 am; but now I'm getting used to it; I sleep about 4 to 5 hours everyday divided to 2 hours at a time (2 hours then sohour then sleep another 2 hours then get up for work). In the weekends, I usually stay up till praying fajr then sleep.

Another problem that I couldn't get over, but learned to live with is thirst. I leave work an hour early in Ramadan, but this hour is lost in traffic jams, where its very hot and you sweat a lot and lose too much water.

There was a saying which I can't remember its source: Winter is the believer's spring; with short days to fast and long nights to pray.

But then we are rewarded greatly for enduring fasting in Summer. Whenever its hot and you're fasting and very thirsty and tired just ask Allah to keep away from you the heat of Hell and the thirst felt there.

:wa:

 

[Insaanah]

Thought these beautiful verses from the Qur'an were relevant here:

Only those believe in Our verses who, when they are reminded of them, fall down in prostration and glorify the praises of their Lord, and they are not proud.
Who forsake their beds to call on their Lord in fear and hope, and spend of that We have bestowed on them.
No soul knows what has been kept hidden for them of joy as reward for what they used to do. (32:15-17)

Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and springs,
Taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. Indeed, they were before that doers of good.
They used to sleep but little of the night,
And in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness,
And in their property was a portion due to the beggar and the deprived (51:15-19)

O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become pious. (2:183)

Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, the men who guard their private parts and the women who do so, and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward. (33:35)

All praise be to Allah.