Those who came before us set a brilliant example in their practice of Tahajjud. Dr. Tamara shares a few of their stories in this episode and describes how sincerity, gratitude, and consistency in their nightly prayers can continue to inspire us.
Oct 2021
Ep. 3 - Turning to Tahajjud in Hard Times | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
<p>Imam Ash-Shafi’i said, in regard to du’a in Tahajjud, “The arrow that is shot at night doesn’t miss its mark.” Sincere du’a and communication with Allah is an antidote to the difficulties we face as individuals and communities. In this episode, Dr. Tamara encourages us to help ... Show More
8m 45s
Oct 2021
Ep. 4 - How to Pray Tahajjud | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
<p>When is the best time to pray Tahajjud? How many rak’at, or units of prayer, should you perform, and what do they look like? What did the Prophet ﷺ do? <br/>In this episode, Dr. Tamara goes through some practical tips to help us perfect our Tahajjud prayer. </p>
9m 27s
Mar 2021
"Does Praying Tahajjud Make a Difference?" with Dr. Tamara Gray | Season 1 Episode 4
Tahajjud, or qiyaam ul-layl, is the voluntary night prayer that was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a simple act of worship that can have profound benefits. In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Tamara Gray, author of the Yaqeen Institute ... Show More
32m 21s
Feb 2025
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society
In this paper, Dr. Tamara Gray describes the benefits of tahajjud or qiyyam ul-layl, and shares practical advice on how to cultivate this nightly prayer habit, particularly during Ramadan when spiritual habits naturally increase.Note: The audio files are generated using AI techno ... Show More
36m 32s
Dec 2023
How to pray Tahajjud (success stories, why should we pray it, how to pray it, etc.)
We go over why Tahajjud holds a significance in Islam, its benefits, and success stories shared by listeners. Based on the Hadith "Our Lord, may He be blessed and exalted, comes down to the lowest heaven every night when the last third of the night is left, and He says: ‘Who will ... Show More
9m 12s
Mar 2025
Juz 1: How to Be Sincere with Allah | Sh. Belal Assaad | Season 6
With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, we renew our intentions and reflect on the legacy we wish to leave behind. How sincere are we in our actions? How do we hold ourselves accountable? How can we practice what we preach, and in doing so, earn Allah’s guidance?Join Sh ... Show More
30m 10s
This episode walks us through the beautiful nightly prayer of Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra) and the beauty of praising Allah. [ Day 22 Du’a ] تَمَّ نُورُكَ فَهَدَيْتَ فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ , عَظُمَ حِلْمُكَ فَعَفَوْتَ ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ , وَبَسَطْتَ يَدَكَ فَأَعْطَيْتَ فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ , رَب ... Show More
In today’s episode, we examine the importance of persistent du’a, like that of Habiba al Adawiya, and how to get personal with Allah SWT. [ Day 2 Du’a ] إِلَهِي غَارَت النُّجُوْمُ، وَنَامَت العُيُوْنُ وَغَلَّقَت المُلُوْكُ أَبْوَابَهَا، وَبَابُكَ مَفْتُوْحٌ، وَخَلا كُلُ حَبِيْبٍ ... Show More
