Qiyam
Qiyam is the standing position in prayer, when the opening chapter of the Qur'an and further recitation are read. It is the first posture of each rakah. The word is also used more broadly for optional night prayer, especially in Ramadan.
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Is one who does not wake up for Qiyam al-Layl and Fajr—despite setting an alarm—sinful, and is his not waking up a sign that he is not worthy of Qiyam al-Layl?
It is from Allah Almighty's mercy that whoever genuinely intends to perform an act of obedience, its reward is written for him, even if he does not carry it out, provided he was prevented from doing so by an impediment…
Is performing four rak'ahs of Qiyam al-Layl before sleep, with taslim after every two rak'ahs, then performing three rak'ahs of Witr with a single sitting and a final tashahhud before Fajr, followed by two rak'ahs of Tahajjud, considered seven rak'ahs of Witr, or four rak'ahs of Qiyam and three rak'ahs of Witr?
Your prayer is valid and sufficient, and it is part of Qiyam al-Layl (night prayer). It is preferable to conclude your night prayer with Witr, as this was the practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his saying:…
Is the Witr the same as Qiyam al-Layl, and does it have a specific number of rak'ahs, and is it performed after finishing Qiyam al-Layl?
There is no contradiction between the intention for Witr and for Qiyam al-Layl (night prayer), as Witr is part of Qiyam al-Layl. The worshiper can intend for the rak'ahs preceding Witr to be Qiyam al-Layl, and that Witr…
Questions that use it
Do my worries during exams indicate weakness in my faith, even though I take the necessary measures and seek Allah's help? Does performing Qiyam al-Layl during exams indicate hypocrisy on my part? Does my complaining about excess weight indicate dissatisfaction with what Allah has given me?
Is it obligatory to fulfill a vow of performing the night vigil (Qiyam al-Layl) at a specific time (3:0 AM), or is it permissible to make it up at another time before Fajr for convenience? And is a vow a debt that must be paid?
Is performing the night vigil (qiyam al-layl) then returning to sleep before Fajr valid, or is it better to wake up an hour or more before Fajr for the night vigil?