05 - A Most worthy invitation.

I want you to imagine an invitation handed to you. An invitation allowing you to request all that you want, in the heavens and on the earth. An invitation that takes place at a time where the heart and mind are known to be more sound, at night. An invitation allowing you to get close to the one who invited you, through prostration. An invitation for His Infinite Mercy and Forgiveness. There's no need of a RSVP. The invitation is open until you take your last breath during every night. You can come alone and if you really want , share this special moment with your beloved companion.In the still of the night, when all is quiet and silence has time to spare you,mercifully, take advantage and bow your head in prayer. Perform tahajjud prayers so that you may attain a nearness to Allah, Most High.I know its difficult, but let's at least give it a go. An hour or so before Fajr should be fine. I repeat, how can we miss out on an open invitation from our Rabb calling us to ask for forgiveness. I'll stop there, but take heed of the words of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

"When one third of the night remains our Rabb, Most High, Most Exalted, descends to the first sky and announces, "Who is there to beseech Me that I may answer his prayer and who is there to seek forgiveness that I may forgive him. Then He spreads out His hands (of kindness and mercy) and proclaims, "Who will grant a loan to the One who is neither a destitute or an oppressor." (Muslim)

And from the glorious Quran,

Surely rising by night is very heavy in treading the soul and very effective in speech

- 73:6