Fitness Quote by Hamza Yusuf
““Exercise 1: Guarding the Prayer Once we are performing the five obligatory prayers with regularity, then it is certainly worth our efforts to begin increasing extra prayers- especially the late-night prayers (tahajjud). Late-night prayer is one of the defining qualities of a salih (righteous) person, also called a wali (friend of Allah). Regarding late-night prayers, Fudayl b. 'Iyyad said that if a man was unable to do them, it was due to his wrong actions during the day. May Allah make us befitting to stand before Him, here and in the hereafter. Agenda to Change our Condition, Hamza Yusuf & Zaid Shakir, S. 46””
About This Quote
Source Book: Agenda to Change our Condition, Hamza Yusuf & Zaid Shakir, 2020
Consistent obligatory prayer lays the foundation, then adding voluntary night prayers deepens devotion and reflects righteousness.
In simple terms: After regular prayers, add night prayers for greater piety.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate disciplined night worship.
Themes
spirituality
discipline
devotion
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer routine
- night worship
- personal reflection
- seeking closeness to God
Key Concepts
Islamic practice
self-improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits hinder your night worship?
- How can you improve daytime deeds?
A Different Perspective
If daytime conduct is poor, night prayer may feel burdensome.
