" Verily in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of night and day." up to the (words)" save us from the torment of Hell." He then returned to his house, used the tooth-stick, performed the ablution, and then got up and offered the prayer. He than lay down on the bed. and again got up and went out and looked towards the sky and recited this verse (mentioned above), then returned, used the tooth-stick, performed ablution and again offered the prayer.
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported that he spent a night at the house of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) got up for prayer in the latter part of the night. He went out and looked towards the sky and then recited this verse (190th) of AI-i-'Imran:
Context
In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas recounts a night spent at the house of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). During the latter part of the night, the Prophet (ﷺ) engaged in prayer and reflection, reciting a verse from the Quran that emphasizes the signs of Allah in the creation of the heavens and the earth. This highlights the importance of night prayers and contemplation of Allah's creation.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages Muslims to engage in night prayers and reflection, especially during the last third of the night. In today's fast-paced world, taking time for quiet contemplation and prayer can provide spiritual rejuvenation and a deeper connection to faith.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of performing prayers and reciting Quranic verses during the night.
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
He created the heavens and earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.
Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], "Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
This hadith is #502 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported that he spent a night at the house of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) got up for prayer in the latter part of the night. He went out and looked towards the sky and then recited this verse (190th) of AI-i-'Imran:.
