In his Friday sermon on February 6, 2026, explaining the importance of offering the tahajjud prayer, the voluntary prayer before dawn, Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) said:
“The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that Allah the Almighty shows mercy to that husband and wife who, when the husband awakens during the night, rises to offer the Tahajjud Prayer and also awakens his wife, saying, “You too should get up and offer Tahajjud.” And if she does not awaken, he gently sprinkles water on her face to awaken her. Likewise, if the wife awakens during the night, she should herself offer the Tahajjud Prayer and awaken her husband, and if he does not awaken, she should sprinkle water on his face to wake him.”
He further stated:
“The Holy Qur’an states that rising during the night helps to straighten and discipline the soul. For this reason, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would instruct his companions that even if they offered only two units of Tahajjud prayer, they should make sure to offer them.
Furthermore, the Hadith also establishes that during the final portion of the night, Allah the Almighty draws near and accepts prayers in great abundance. Therefore, offering the Tahajjud prayer is extremely important and highly beneficial.”
[Press Release, February 13, 2026, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Press & Media Office]
