Waking for Tahajjud

Waking from sleep for the night prayer is the deepest form of nearness to Allah.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) rose from sleep to pray tahajjud at night. Though not everyone can do this easily, it is a station the believer should aim for. Being alone with Allah in the stillness of the night is the soul's deepest nourishment.

What is the hadith source of this sunnah?

This sunnah rests on the following hadith. The reference gives the collection, chapter and number where the hadith appears.

• B1146 Buhârî, Teheccüd, 15

More sunnahs in Sleep Etiquette

As a table with references: Sleep Etiquette sunnahs.

• Lying on the Right Side: Lying on the right side with the right hand under the cheek is a sunnah of sleep.
• Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas Before Sleep: Reciting Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas before sleep is a beautiful part of the sunnah.
• Praising Allah on Waking: The first thing to do with eyes that open to a new life each morning is to praise Allah.
• Shaking Out the Bed: Shaking out the bed before sleeping is a sunnah of caution that the Prophet advised.
• Qaylulah — The Midday Rest: A short sleep after the noon prayer is the sunnah that gives strength for night worship.