7/68. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1782 — Eid Night Prayer
One who spends the nights of the two Eid performing voluntary night prayers
Hadith About Praying on the Nights of Eid
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1782
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1782
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الْمَرَّارُ بْنُ حَمُّويَهْ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُصَفَّى، حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ مَعْدَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَتَىِ الْعِيدَيْنِ لِلَّهِ مُحْتَسِبًا لَمْ يَمُتْ قَلْبُهُ يَوْمَ تَمُوتُ الْقُلُوبُ " .
Abu Umamah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever spends the nights of the two ‘Eid in praying voluntary prayers, seeking reward from Allah, his heart will not die on the Day when hearts will die.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1782In-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 145English translation : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1782
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1782
This Hadith about Eid night prayer speaks about spending the nights of the two Eids in voluntary prayer while seeking reward from Allah. The focus is not on celebration alone, but on keeping the heart connected to Allah even during joyful days. The Hadith says that the heart of such a person will not die on the Day when hearts will die. The wording connects prayer, sincerity, and the life of the heart. It reminds the believer that Eid is a time of happiness, but it can also be a time of worship. The key point is to pray for Allah's sake and hope for His reward.
What we learn from this hadith
- Eid nights can be used for voluntary prayer and remembrance of Allah.
- Seeking reward from Allah gives worship its proper direction.
- A living heart is connected to worship, not only outward celebration.
- Joy in Islam can be joined with devotion and gratitude.
