Ep. 4: How to Pray Tahajjud | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society | Dr. Tamara Gray

When is the best time to pray Tahajjud? How many rak’at, or units of prayer, should you perform, and what do they look like? What did the Prophet ﷺ do?
In this episode, Dr. Tamara goes through some practical tips to help us perfect our Tahajjud prayer.
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[@tahuislam]

Her night prayer is blooming at her face and her speech! Just looking at her face calms my heart. Subahan Allah

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Yeah Ma sha Allah

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Barakallahu Feeki

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maa shaa ALLAH laa kuwwata illah billah allahumma barik fih

[@ahlammansur1836]

SubhanAllah, I told myself the same when I started watching these series. Ma Shaa Allah. May Allah accept it and enable us all.

[@linagartner1987]

I love even without knowing her ❤️😅 she is so sympathic

[@SparklesofHumility]

*Summary: How to pray tahajjud* Qiyam al layl: Praying before sleep Tahajjud: Pray after waking from sleep How to pray: Simple: Just make niyyah (intention) for 2 rakahs of Qiyam al layl or Tahajjud (which you pray) and then pray 2 rakahs. For Tahajjud (basic) you can wake up even 15 minutes before fajr, pray 2 rakahs for tahajjud and then wait for the Fajr prayer, and then pray. The prophet (saw) would pray 8 rakahs (2+2+2+2) of tahajjud plus 3 rakahs of witr. (Long and extended) Always start step by step. First, start with 2 rakahs then 4 then 8, and then witr. A most common problem that we face: Missed fard prayers. You can make up for the missed fard prayers at night. Recite the Qur'an at night. (Those are the most beautiful moments of tranquility) The prayer of the Prophet (saw): His standing was equal in time to his ruku', which was equal in time to his sujood. (Ash Shama'il Al Muhammadiyah 274) A quick tip: Make tahajjud interesting for yourself. The prayer at night is a time when you can develop a strong relationship with Allah SWT A quick tip: Set up your prayer place comfortable for yourself. Remember it's a very special meeting with Allah SWT...So make yourself comfortable. And lastly, make lots and lots of duas for you, your beloved ones, and this Ummah. JazakAllah Khair! Salaam

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JazakAllahu Khairan ❤️

[@naziazaffar8732]

Walekum Asalam wr wb. Jazak Allah khair....

[@masumtube1]

Just for my clarifications: Tahajjud is nafl right? I mean the niyah will be like nafl salah?

[@SparklesofHumility]

@@masumtube1 Yes brother it is nafl. Niyyah for tahajjud prayer is made as follows: “I intend to perform tahajjud prayer for Allah’s sake."

[@nextupafrica9897]

Beautiful explanation. I just started praying Tahajjud 2 weeks ago and I can definitively say that I am not the same person. I work in the day longing for the night so I can pray Tahajjud. May Allah grants us his mercy

[@aichaaicgq4650]

Same here. I look forward to waking uo. I have more energy and most of all. I feel close to Allah. May Allah help us to be steadfast on tahajjud and our 5 daily obligatory prayers..ameen

[@inspiringmuslim]

Ameen

[@sunduskhan717]

POV: It’s the 27th night and 2am, and you were wondering how many Rakaat’s to pray for Qiyam ul Layl- and then found the sweetest video to help you navigate this important night aH! JZK for the guidance!

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It's 27th today

[@hala5151]

When feeling like Salat is becoming a burden for you, take a step back, and remind yourself that Allah (SW) has created us for the purpose of worshipping him. The same force thats nagging you away from praying, force it with a willpower that’s manifesting to get closer to Allah (SW) 🤍🙏

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This woman is amazing! She motivats me a lot.

[@hannatuzakari2656]

Yes.Masha Allah

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I was praying Isha and this video started playing by itself, i didn’t touch anything!! Subhanallah🥺💚

[@jhumur]

Subhanallah how can someone speak so beautifully, I feel like doing tahajjud at the middle of the Day right now!!! May Allah SWT bless everyone behind this beautiful series

[@hannatuzakari2656]

Ameen Thumma Ameen Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum

[@bintzubeida9207]

You made me cry when you said prepare your meeting place, I felt that. We can do that for people but not for our Rabb .

[@jaafarbouchane7032]

This is beautiful! As an Arab! I count on people like you to keep the flame of islam alive! Because the faith in Arab countries is getting weaker everyday

[@mosidadiedericks5873]

Salaam... dear brother in Islam do not be negative, please we must not give up on making Dua for our Ummah. May Allah swt Bless, Protect, Guide and have Mercy on us Insha' AllahSWT🥰 🕋💕🌹🇿🇦

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@@mosidadiedericks5873 i understand! And im not being negative! Im being truthful! And as the prophet SAW predicted! Yet to come. I ask allah SWT to keep is on the straight path

[@zainababbagidado3759]

Ya akhee, am nt an arab but i do understand u believe me coz l came from an islamic society where islam end up becoming more like culture than religion. So we really need something like this.....to keep us connected to d religion, jazakumullah.....

[@Intercolia123.]

@@jaafarbouchane7032 and we count on each other to keep the flame alive. You do your part, start from yourself and raise righteous children InshaAllah. Let’s all do this. May Allah count us among those who stayed on right path when times were changing. 🤲

[@Poisonivy28]

Yes you are very true. Imagine music festivals are taking place in the Land of the Prophet AS. Horrible!

[@_goc]

6:28 Two raka'at of just surah baqarah, SubganAllah that's inspirational. Imagine being a hafidh-ul-Quran and you can recite juz by juz from MEMORY. Allahu Akbar. May Allah allow us all to reach this, ameen. 6:34 For those interested these are called 'nafl' prayers♡♡ This is some ADVANCED islamic advice, SubganAllah

[@anj1134]

Alhamdulilah.Thanks to you Dr. Tamara for reminding us of the beauty and the importance of Tahajjud, i have been regular about it. Keep reminding myself the ayat from surah Muzammil. It's a different flow of energy during those hours subhanAllah. Even outside the religious context those hours are regarded very powerful to awaken our mind and to self-discipline. The hours of stillness and silence to reflect on ourselves n our connection with Allah swt ❤

[@marie_awe]

You get Such an euphoric feeling just by listening to her reminder, Subhanallah!! May Allah make it easy for us all Jazakallah khair for sharing this wonderful series of reminders

[@pishdarmirawdali5640]

Thanks sister for reminding believers to do Tahajud; what a powerful time to pray to our Creator , Allan Swb Hana wa tahala. Brothers and sisters, time is short, we don’t know when our time ends, so please manage your time .

[@Mohsin-qv6tm]

May Allah reward you guys Tahajud truly is the key to success

[@saminaqamar4214]

Alhumdu Lillah, what a dedicated person she is and what beautiful motivating speech. May Allah bless you with all His mercy, sister Tamara.

[@Naz-1234]

Allah has guided me to you. I've recently started praying tahajjud and your breakdown of this has been very insightful.

[@onotualiyuohindase155]

Masha Allah ❤ Very Inspirational. I do Tahajjud starting from 4.20- 4.30am. May Allah accept our Ibadah and grant us His Mercy. Ameen 🤲🏿 Jazakum Allah Khairan ❤

[@NayraVlogs.297]

May ALLAH except our good it's better than not doing it at all I'm teaching to wake up early

[@fayru8336]

Listening to this was so calming... InshaAllah I'll start to incorporate Tahajjud prayer into my daily life 🙏🏾

[@shehaothman2948]

This Sister is amazing, MaashAllwah! The way she explains about night prayers & connection to our Beloved Creator sounds so spiritual, soothing. Alhamdulillah

[@aminaisse584]

Mshllah jazakumullah khyr . May allah help us making tahajjud a daily habit ❤❤

[@candicecole19]

“And be good ˹to others˺ as Allah has been good to you.” (Al Qasas - 28:77) 🤍 ”Don’t order others to do good while forgetting it yourself.” (Al Baqara - 2:44) 🤍

[@MJ-yn7mg]

Beautiful elaboration about Tahajjud, Jazaki Allahu Khayran!

[@nadeenm8]

Ma sha allahh ❤️❤️ The way she said it …really having the feeling…MAY ALLAH HELP ALL OF US TO WAKE UP AND PRAY THAHAJJUD AND MAKE IT IS AS A HABIT. In sha allah.

[@hannatuzakari2656]

Ameen Thumma Ameen Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum

[@hannatuzakari2656]

Masha Allah

[@UHabeba]

May Allah grant her Jannatul Ferdous. Ameen

[@nasapi]

Alhumdulillah....i try mostly before Fajr. Marking missed prayers is wonderful idea.

[@homairavlog1403]

We love your videos about tahajoud Thanks in advance for your efforts Keep going my sister

[@beelabarbara2062]

❤🎉

[@peace.n.blessings5579]

JazakAllahu Khairan

[@Aliyaah2007]

Mashallah I I excited

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Jazak’Allah khair 🌸

[@idrisniceonebekisu5130]

Alhamdulillah,ma Sha Allah

[@Thegoldstandard17]

Alhumdulilah, this is a great series, unreserved thanks and appreciation to Dr Tamara Gray.

[@nadiaabdulraheem4019]

Jazakallah khair 🥺❤

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بارك الله فيك و جزاك خيرا

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MashaAllah jazakAllahkhair team yaqeen!

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Jazak Allah Khair

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Barakallahu fik

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Jazak Allah khairan sister 🌷

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Mashallah, may Allah grant you Jannah

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BarakAllahoufiki very beneficial

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Jazaki Allahu khairan katheerah ❤

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JazakAllah khairan 🤗

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JazakAllah sister tamara

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Sushmita: Exercize of the HEART & SPIRIT - powerful words 💘

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Alhamdulillah ❤️

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Shoukran!

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Jazak'illah khair'n Kaseera 🌹

[@UmmI943]

Jzk khair shaykhah! It was because of your mention of tahajjud on ilmfeed podcast which motivated me.

[@teddyraffudeen7056]

Salaam, Sister: you’re a living inspiration to me. I like the way you advise us to look forward to performing the Tajahud prayer. All the elegant things you suggest In terms of getting the prayer area ready-the perfume, etc.-certainly make it a more exciting experience. Let’s say you’ve just succeeded in convincing me to make it super-enjoyable. For me, it always was. I don’t know why I became so excited listening to you, but I can promise you InshaAllah, I’m gonna take your advice and really “get into it” so to speak. I also want you to know that your valuable time is highly appreciated. May Allah reward you generously and inspire you to share more of your views with us. Jazak Allah Kheiran.

[@AnoushaSpeaks]

Her energy MashaAllah!

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Thank you for sharing, Jazzakh Allahu Khairan...

[@emaharry9642]

I love her! Thank you sister ❤️

[@muziqlistnr]

Asalaamwalaikum! Jazak'Allah khair to the Yaqeen Team and Sister Tamara for this beautiful video. Insha'Allah, could you please do a similar video on a basic witr salah with steps (like how do you do a 2 +1 raka'a salah) and recitation recommendations? Also, how do you complete each 2 rakat set for tahajjud...is it like a regular two rakaat salah?

[@jannatssempebwa1584]

MA ASHA ALLAH tabarakha Allah fiduniya wa akhirat sister

[@hanifur-rehman7236]

A brilliant series. JazakAllah Khair.

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Masha Allah 🌼❤️❤️

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Allahumma Aameen to your and our Duas Aameen YARABB

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JazakAllahu khairn kaseern my beloved sister 😘

[@drzfau]

Beautiful ! Thank you very much. Aamin

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Beautiful explanation - JazakAllah Khair

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Mashallah thanks reminding us

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Maa shaa Allah may Allah grant you peace

[@zumeraaa]

Thank you, sister.

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Heart melting session

[@AsifImran]

Thank you. Jazakallah

[@allfusionx]

Wonderful reminder. Thank you

[@RubinaMerchant]

Jazak Allahu Khairan. That was very inspirational. May Allah Bless us all with Qiyamul Layl. Ameen

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May Allah bless you with all you desire

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Masha Allah may Allah make us understand

[@zainababbagidado3759]

Subhanallah!!! Jazakumullah Dr Tamara and to yaqeen institute...

[@nimcocisman4642]

MashaAllah. This brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely sister! That's exactly what I do with my prayer area: spray some nice perfume, lay out the best clothes to meet with my Lord. And Allah (SWT) has spoken about this in the quran when He says: ۞ يَٰبَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ خُذُواْ زِينَتَكُمْ عِندَ كُلِّ مَسْجِدٍۢ O children of Adam, wear your adornment at every masajid (prayer spaces). O Allah help us in performing the best of deeds. ❤❤❤❤

[@HemiMain]

Beautiful. Jazaki Allahu khayr Dr. Tamara. May Allah gift you with tawfeeq in this life and the next.

[@fresh-er8427]

How i envy the way u talked.. really rare to have an American woman like this. May Allah blesses u all the way, Amiin

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Okay this is mind blowing, i love this, thank you very much.

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Thanks a lot mam.may you be blessed

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Jazakum Allahu khairan kaseera

[@thisiszai2045]

Masha'Allah you are very clear and on point.

[@AB-ir3kd]

Thank you Ansa Tamara for this beautiful reminder.

[@submitto99]

MaashaAllah very inspiring May you bring light to and warm many more hearts sister InshaAllah

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Maa shaa Allah Subhaanala Allah azawajal reward you bayhisaab in both worlds ameen ya Rabal alameen 🤲 🙏

[@zareennighatabbasi6602]

Allhamdulilah beautifully explained, may Allah reward you.

[@Kidakida56]

Thx a lot for this brilliant series. Very insightful. Can't fait for the next one Alhamdulillah! 🤎🙌🏿

[@shairoonali10]

Alhamdulila for the reminder of our slaat

[@farazahmad9112]

May Allah bless you sister. Ameen

[@omalkhair7696]

بارك الله فيكي

[@kafge7798]

Dr Tamara is amazing

[@Sol78651]

Masha'Allah tabarakAllah, Dr. Tamara well said may Allah preserve and protect you and your family ameen 🤲🏻

[@Taqwah_Tawheed]

Very helpful Jazakallah Khair ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯

[@nafeesaali2310]

In shaa Allah sister.

[@sa7aralfragaby423]

How beautiful is her way! 💜

[@aliyameenai4681]

Jazak Allah Dr. Tamara, I shall par for you Insa'a Allah. Assalam O Alaykum

[@saint4726]

I'm gonna pray for her nd the Academy. Thank you🖤its really nice of you

[@rahmahassan5246]

Jazaka allah sister thank you I'm learning new sunnah I'm gone do my best allah help me and everything muslim and you ♥

[@jsmith5509]

Asalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh! Shukran for this video. It's very helpful. Jazak Allah Khairan.

[@asiyaallale4591]

Jizakallah khayr sister. this is a good for our soul 😘💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹 jimca mubarak

[@johannasimpal32]

Very inspirational ma sha Allah

[@Shabir-Ahmad-Salehzada]

What a wonderful and heart touching contents... may Allah guide us all ...Ameen

[@batul2522]

Thank you for explaining this so greatly, may Allah (Swt) bless you sister with every happiness!! Ameen.

[@southcawareness2520]

So beautiful of her Mashallah I love how she explains everything and make it easy wallahi

[@ashaabdikadir1818]

This is really beautiful please make it longer.

[@djgam3r715]

جزاك الله خير What a beautiful and motivating way to present Tahajjud!

[@xikmapodcast7588]

This series makes me like tahajjud more and more❣❣🥰 may Allah reward you, and make it easy for us to pray