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When is the best time to pray Qiyam al-Layl?


The last half of the night is better to pray qiyam al-layl than the first. The night starts at the Maghrib athan and ends at the Fajr athan. Divide those times in half and you have the middle of the night.

Source: Bidayat al-Abid

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