Question 1

What is the Tahajjud time in Ottawa today?

Accepted Answer

Today's Tahajjud time in Ottawa, Canada starts at 10:23 PM after Isha prayer and ends at 03:38 AM before Fajr Adhan. The most rewarding time for Tahajjud is the last third of the night, which begins at 01:16 AM in Ottawa today.

Question 2

When does the last third of the night start in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The last third of the night in Ottawa today starts at approximately 01:16 AM and ends at 03:38 AM. This is calculated by dividing the time between Maghrib (08:34 PM) and Fajr (03:38 AM) into three equal parts. The last third is the most blessed time for Tahajjud and Dua.

Question 3

How many rakats should I pray for Tahajjud?

Accepted Answer

Tahajjud is prayed in sets of 2 rakats. You can pray a minimum of 2 rakats up to 8 or 12 rakats, followed by Witr (1 or 3 rakats). The Prophet (ﷺ) typically prayed 8 rakats of Tahajjud plus 3 Witr, totaling 11 rakats. In Ottawa, you have  to complete your Tahajjud prayer.

Question 4

Can I pray Tahajjud without sleeping first?

Accepted Answer

Technically, Tahajjud means waking from sleep to pray. If you pray without sleeping first, it is called Qiyam ul-Layl, which is also highly rewarded. Both prayers can be performed in Ottawa between 10:23 PM and 03:38 AM. Many scholars say the reward is similar, so pray whichever is easier for you to maintain consistently.

Question 5

Is Tahajjud compulsory during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Tahajjud is not compulsory (Fard); it is a voluntary (Nafl) prayer throughout the year, including Ramadan. However, praying Tahajjud during Ramadan carries greater rewards. In Ottawa, many Muslims pray Tahajjud after Taraweeh or wake up before Suhoor at  to perform Tahajjud and seek Allah's forgiveness and blessings.

Question 6

What is the difference between Tahajjud and Taraweeh?

Accepted Answer

Taraweeh is a special congregational prayer performed only during Ramadan nights after Isha, typically 8 or 20 rakats. Tahajjud is an individual prayer performed year-round after waking from sleep, usually in the last third of the night. In Ottawa during Ramadan, you can pray both - Taraweeh after Isha and Tahajjud before Fajr at 03:38 AM.

Question 7

What Dua should I make during Tahajjud?

Accepted Answer

Tahajjud is a blessed time when Duas are readily accepted. You may make any Dua in your own language. The Prophet (ﷺ) would begin with: 'Allahumma lakal hamd, Anta noorus samawati wal ard...' (O Allah, to You belongs all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and earth...). In Ottawa, the time between 01:16 AM and 03:38 AM is especially blessed for supplication.

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