Question
What is QYIAM? Why is it important
Islamic Ruling & Answer
VerifiedQiyam means standing. In Islamic terminology, Qiyam refers to standing during prayer while worshipping Allah Almighty, especially while reciting the Holy Qurโan.
A special form of Qiyam is Qiyam al-Layl, which means performing voluntary prayers (such as Tahajjud) at night.
Importance:
Qiyam is a fundamental part of prayer, and without it the obligatory prayer is not complete (for those who are able to stand).
Similarly, Qiyam al-Layl is one of the best ways to gain closeness to Allah, forgiveness of sins, and inner spiritual peace.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
June 17, 2026
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