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What is the authenticity of the circulated narration stating that houses where one prays the night vigil (Qiyam al-Layl) emanate a light that the inhabitants of the heavens can see, and that angels long to see the light of this house and supplicate for its residents if the light ceases?

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Night vigil (Qiyam al-Layl) illuminates its practitioner through prayer, recitation, and remembrance. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, described prayer as light, and the Quran as light on Earth and a treasure in Heaven. Angels look upon those who perform night vigil, and Qiyam al-Layl has benefits including: forgiveness of sins, enlightenment of the heart, improvement of one’s countenance, removal of laziness, invigoration of the body, and angels observe one’s place from the heavens. There is no explicit text stating that angels pray for healing or relief from distress, but it is known in Islamic law that angels visit the righteous and supplicate for them.

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