Motivation to Wake Up for Tahajjud Prayers

O thou folded in garments!

Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night,

- Half of it,- or a little less,

Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones

Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message

Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise)

True, there is for thee by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties

But keep in remembrance the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him whole-heartedly

(He is) Lord of the East and the West: there is no god but He: take Him therefore for (thy) Disposer of Affairs

(74: 1-9)