🌿 1️⃣ Qur’anic Verse & Tafsir

Verse:

“And during the night, prostrate to Him and exalt Him a long [part of the] night.” (Surah Al-Insan 76:26)

Tafsir Insight:
Ibn Kathir explains that this verse is a command to the Prophet ﷺ and his Ummah to perform Tahajjud — to stand in prayer at night for reward and elevation in ranks.
Qiyam al-Layl is the believer’s honour, a sign of sincerity and humility before Allah.
This verse beautifully reflects the power of Qiyam al-Layl as a source of peace and nearness.

Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir – https://islamweb.com

🌸 2️⃣ Prophetic Hadith on the Power of Qiyam al-Layl (Sahih)

“The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl).”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1163)

Narrated by Abu Hurairah and reported in Kitab Salat al-Musafirin.
This hadith reveals the power of Qiyam al-Layl — a gift that revives faith and brings the servant closest to his Lord.

Source: sunnah.com

⚖️ 3️⃣ Islamic Ruling (Fatwa Insight)

Question: Is it necessary to pray long raka‘ahs in Qiyam al-Layl, or can one pray short ones?

Answer:
Both are valid. It is Sunnah to lengthen the recitation if possible, but even two light raka‘ahs are accepted.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever stands in prayer with ten verses will not be recorded among the heedless…” (Sahih Abu Dawud).
The key is sincerity and consistency — this balance itself shows the power of Qiyam al-Layl in transforming hearts.

Source: IslamWeb Fatwa No. 12938

🌤 4️⃣ Practical Reflection

Start small: pray just 2 raka‘ahs before sleeping if waking later is difficult.
If you wish to rise before Fajr, set your alarm 15 minutes earlier — even one rak‘ah of Witr makes you among those who stood in the night.

Even a few moments of standing before Allah allow you to taste the power of Qiyam al-Layl — where forgiveness descends and the heart finds its light.

💭 5️⃣ Weekly Reflection Question

If Allah invited you to a private meeting in the stillness of the night, would you answer His call tonight?

Take a moment to reflect on the power of Qiyam al-Layl and how it can fill your nights with mercy, calm, and strength.