Do You Have to Sleep Before Praying Tahajjud?
Question
Is it necessary to sleep and wake up in order to pray tahajjud? if a person is awake around tht time can he/she pray tahajjud? I also have heard stuff like its preferred to pray tahajjud In darkness...?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
VerifiedSleeping is not necessary for Tahajjud. If a person is already awake, they can still pray Tahajjud; however, praying after sleeping and then waking up is more virtuous.
And praying โin darknessโ is not a requirement; rather, praying in the quiet and calm of the night is better, as it helps in achieving greater concentration and humility (khushu).
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
April 17, 2026
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