What is the time of Tahajjud prayer and how many Rakaats thereof are offered?
One should go to bed after having offered 'Ieshaa prayer (Farz) and then whenever he wakes up in the night before the dawn of Fajr is Tahajjud time for him. He should perform Wudu/ Wuzuu and offer at least two Rakaats. Eight Rakaats (of Tahajjud prayer) are Sunnat.
However, twelve Rakaats are in practice of"Mashaa-ikh" (saintly guides). One is at liberty to recite which Surah and verses he likes from the Holy Quran in this prayer. In case, the Holy Quran is not committed to one's memory then it is better for him to recite "Surah Ikhlaas" thrice in every Rakaat which will earn him the reward of (equal to the) recitation of the whole Quran.
The excellences of Tahajjud (تہجُد) prayer have been delineated by Ahaadees. The face of the believer who offers this prayer extensively and regularly becomes more beautiful and bright. He will also be admitted into heavens without any reckoning.
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