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Time Of Tahajjud

· 13 Rabiʻ II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Which part of the night is the best time to pray Tahajjud?

Answer

The last third of the night.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.309 vol.1

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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