Question:
Partake of Sehri to assist with fasting during the day and have a siesta to assist with standing up for prayer at night
Answer:
Imam Ibn Majah (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration.
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Partake of the pre dawn meal (suhur) to assist with fasting during the day and have a siesta to assist with offering [Tahajjud Salah].”
(Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 1694. Also see: Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith: 1939)
Although the Hadith in question is weak, it is corroborated and suitable to quote.
(Refer: Al Maqasidul Hasanah, Hadith: 102. Also see: Targhib, vol. 2 pg. 138)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar