Night is a Time for Rest and Sleep

The Most Merciful granted us the night for rest and sleep, as He (The Exalted) says:

It is He who made for you the night for rest and the day for sight (i.e., to see your way and do your work). Indeed in that are signs for those who listen (to the truth). [Quran (10):67]

And Allah (Exalted is He) says:

It is He who has made the night for you as a cover, and sleep as a (means for) resting, and has made the day for rising (from the death-like sleep). [Quran (25):47]

And Allah (Exalted is He) says:

Say, "Just consider (what would have happened) if Allah should make for you the night continuous until Resurrection Day. Is there any god another then Allah who could bring you light? Will you not, then, listen (to the truth)?"

Say, "Just consider if Allah should make for you the day continuous until Resurrection Day. Is there any god other than Allah who could bring you a night in which you may rest? Will you not, then, see (the truth)?"

Out of His mercy, He made for you the night and the day that you may rest therein (by night) and seek from His bounty (by day) ─ that, perhaps, you will be grateful. [Quran (28):71-73]

And Allah (Exalted is He) says:

Among His wonders is your sleep, at night or in daytime, and (when you wake up) your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in that are signs for these who listen (to the truth). [Quran (30):23]

Night is a Time for Evil and Harm

While the majority of people sleep and rest during the night, many creatures take this as an opportunity for evil-doing, causing harm and spreading fear. Many crimes, therefore are committed under the night's cover .

Jabir (may Allah be pleased with Him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon Him) said:

When the darkness of night sets in, the devils spread about. [Recorded by al-Bukhari (3304, 5623), Muslim (2012, 2013) and others.]

And Jabir (may Allah be pleased with Him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon Him) said:

After the quietness (of night) lessen your ventures outdoors, for indeed, Allah has creatures that He then lets loose. [Recorded by Abu Dawud and al-Bukhari (in al-adab ul-Mufrad nos. 1233, 1235). Verified to be authentic by al-Albani (as-Sahihah no. 1518)]

Tuesday, March 04, 2014