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Which is better: Qiyam al-Layl (night prayer) with half a juz’ (portion of the Qur’an) or sitting in the mosque remembering Allah until sunrise? And does reviewing memorized Qur’an count as seeking knowledge? And is there a great reward for reviewing without tadabbur (contemplation)?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Sitting in the mosque to remember Allah until sunrise earns the reward of a complete Hajj and . The disagreement regarding the authenticity of this is well-known. What has been reported concerning the reward for night prayer ( al-Layl) is more abundant and more authentic. Allah Almighty has praised those who perform night prayer and promised them a great reward. Night prayer was obligatory at the beginning of Islam, then its obligation was abrogated, and it remained a for the Ummah. So, if a Muslim cannot combine night prayer with sitting in the prayer area until sunrise, then night prayer is preferable for him. Reviewing the Qur'an with the intention of solidifying memorization is a form of seeking knowledge, and it carries a great reward. Reciting the Qur'an without contemplation also carries a reward.

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