Then the Qur’an implies that this is an additional program.

Then the Qur’an implies that this is an additional program. In addition to the compulsory daily prayers this schedule has also been designated for you. The verse says: “…as an additional prayer for you…” There are many who believe that this sentence provides evidence as to the fact that ‘night prayers’ were required for the Prophet (S) for the Arabic term /Nafilah/ meaning, ‘intensive’, alludes to the fact that this additional obligation is required of the Prophet (S).

Others claim that ‘night prayers’ were required to be performed by the Prophet (S) long before this occasion, in reference to the verses of Surah Al-Muzzamil. Later on, the above verse has discarded that obligation, thus making it into a ‘recommended’ act instead of an ‘obligatory’ one. At any rate, the Qur’an concludes this spiritual and…