48/78. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3499 — Best Times for Supplication
The Hadith: “Our Lord Descends Every Night to The Nearest Heaven”
Best Times for Dua: Last Night and After Obligatory Prayers
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3499
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3499
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى الثَّقَفِيُّ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَابِطٍ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، قَالَ قِيلَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَىُّ الدُّعَاءِ أَسْمَعُ قَالَ " جَوْفُ اللَّيْلِ الآخِرُ وَدُبُرَ الصَّلَوَاتِ الْمَكْتُوبَاتِ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ . وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ " جَوْفُ اللَّيْلِ الآخِرُ الدُّعَاءُ فِيهِ أَفْضَلُ أَوْ أَرْجَى " . أَوْ نَحْوَ هَذَا .
Abu Umamah Narrated from:
It Was Said: ‘O Messenger Of Allah, Which Supplication Is Most Likely To Be Listened To?’ He Said: ‘(During) The Last Part Of The Night, And At The End Of The Obligatory Prayers.’”
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3499In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 130English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3499
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3499
This Hadith answers a direct question about supplication. It was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is most likely to be listened to?” He replied: “The last part of the night, and at the end of the obligatory prayers.” The Hadith gives two important moments for dua. The first is during the later part of the night. The second is connected to the obligatory prayers. The narration does not list a specific dua, so the focus is on timing. For people searching for the best time to make dua, this Hadith gives a simple answer from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. It teaches believers to value moments when the heart is already turned toward Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The last part of the night is mentioned as a time for supplication.
- The end of obligatory prayers is also mentioned for dua.
- The Hadith answers a question about when dua is more likely to be listened to.
- A believer should pay attention to special moments for asking Allah.
