"The Messenger of Allah went out in the middle of the night and prayed in the Masjid," and he quoted the same Hadith, in which he said: "nd he encouraged them to pray Qiyam in Ramadan, without insisting on that, and he said: 'Whoever spends the nights of Ramadan in prayer (Qiyam) out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins." '
The Book of Fasting - Sunan an-Nasa'i
A commentary on the virtues of Qiyam al-Layl during Ramadan from Sunan an-Nasa'i 2195
Textual Analysis
The noble hadith describes the Prophet's practice of praying at night in the mosque during Ramadan, establishing the Sunnah of Taraweeh prayers.
The phrase "without insisting on that" indicates this is a recommended (mustahabb) act, not obligatory (wajib), showing the mercy of Islamic legislation.
Spiritual Benefits
"Out of faith" means believing in Allah's promise, while "in the hope of reward" indicates performing the act solely for Allah's pleasure.
The forgiveness of previous sins refers to minor sins, as major sins require specific repentance according to scholarly consensus.
Legal Rulings
This hadith establishes the communal practice of Taraweeh prayers as a confirmed Sunnah during Ramadan nights.
The collective performance in the mosque is superior to individual prayer at home according to the majority of scholars.