The night prayer between rooting and revelation

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Prayer is a bond between servants and their lord, a tenet of faith and a pivotal duty.

it is the first accountability criterion on the day of judgment.

a sound prayer resonates throughout the faith, and neglecting it leads to spiritual negligence.

divine mercy established complementary practices alongside obligatory acts, elevating recommended deeds.

the night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl) is among them, achieved by the spiritually elevated.

its impact is profound, with diverse opinions among scholars regarding its obligation, timing, and performance details.

this prayer serves two roles: it signifies Islam, especially during Ramadan, and concludes recommended prayers, often performed privately for sincerity.

various names-night vigil (Qiyam), Witr (odd-numbered), and Taraweeh (rest prayer)-highlight its diversity.

so do these names influence its ruling? thus, it is best to begin by clarifying its essence and virtues, and then discussing derived rules and their implications.