The Most Merciful (58) granted us the night for rest and sleep, as He (ig) says:

"It is He who made for you the night for rest and the day for sight (i.e., to see your way and do your work). Indeed in that are signs for those who listen (to the truth)."

And Allah (E5) says:

"It is He who has made the night for you as a cover, and sleep as a (means for) resting, and has made the day for rising (from the death-like sleep)."

And Allah (de) says: Yünus 10:67. Al-Furgan 25:47.

"Say, "Just consider (what would have happened) if Allah should make for you the night continuous until Resurrection Day. Is there any god other than Allah who could bring you light? Will you not, then, listen (to the truth)?" Say, "Just consider if Allah should make for you the day continuous until Resurrection Day. Is there any god other than Allah who could bring you a night in which you may rest? Will you not, then, see (the truth)?" Out of His mercy, He made for you the night and the day that you may rest therein (by night) and seek from His bounty (by day) - that, perhaps, you will be grateful."

And Allah (dE) says:

"Among His wonders is your sleep, at night or in daytime, and (when you wake up) your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in that are signs for those who listen (to the truth)."

While the majority of people sleep and rest during the night, many creatures take this as an opportunity for evil-doing, causing harm and spreading fear. Many crimes, therefore, are committed under the night's cover. Jabir (4) reported that the Prophet (if) said:

"When the darkness of night sets in, the devils spread about."

"After the quietness (of night), lessen your ventures outdoors, for, indeed, Allah has creatures that He then lets loose.> 2 Warding off the Night's Evil We saw above that night is a time of rest and sleep for most people, while it is the time of evil and wrong-doing for Satan and and his allies. The night's evil may come from harmful creatures, jinns, magic, and countless evil practices by degenerate people. The Prophet (19) provided us with a set of instructions for warding off the night's evil. We discuss these in the rest of this section. Extolling Allah (88), which is the most effective form of protection, will be discussed in the subsequent sections. Recorded by al-Bukhart (3304, 5623), Muslim (2012, 2013), and others. Recorded by Abu Dawud and al-Bukhart (in al-Adab ul-Mufrad nos. 1233, 1235). Verified to be authentic by al-Albani (as-Sahihah no. 1518). Pronouncing Allah's name is to say, " bism Mllah — with Allah's Name". This is an affirmation that what we do is by Allah's will, help, and protection. Pronouncing Allah's name upon entering the home in the evening inhibits the devils from entering that home. Jabir (4) reported that the Prophet (64) said:"

When the sun sets, the children should be kept indoors so as to protect them from the night's harm that we described above. Jabir (4e) reported that the Prophet (3) said: I Recorded by Muslim (2018) and Abu Dawud.

"When the night sets in, restrain your children (from playing) until the peak of dusk ends, because devils spread at that time. When an hour of the night has Passed, you may release them."

This hadith indicates that there is a "peak" for the spread of evil, which extends for one hour, starting from sunset. This peak-time is especially harmful for children: They should be restrained during it from playing outdoors, or playing roughly indoors. After this hour has pas…

"After the quietness (of the night), go outdoors only sparsely (i.e., only for what is necessary), for, indeed, Allah has creation that He lets loose then."

Similar to this, Jabir (4) also reported that the Prophet (lg) said:

"Beware of (going out for) chatting after the quietness of the night, because you cannot know what Allah (38) brings out of His creation."

Sahih — al-Hakim

At night, we are urged to close the outside doors, uttering Allah's name as we do. Jabir Bin 'Abdillah (u) reported that the Prophet (84) said:

"When the night sets in, close the doors and utter Allah's name over them. Indeed, Satan would not open a closed door upon which Allah's Name was uttered."

We should cover our food and drinks at night — while uttering Allah's name. Jabir Bin 'Abdillah (i) reported that the Prophet (Eg) said:

"When the night sets in, close large jars and tie the water skins, and pronounce Allah's name; and cover food vessels - even if only by placing a stick across their opening, and pronounce Allah' s name. Indeed, the Devil would not open or uncover closed vessels."

And Jabir (4t') also reported that the Prophet () said:

"Recorded by al-Bukhari (3304, 5623), Muslim (2112, 2013), and others. 2 Recorded by al-Bukhart (3304, 5623), Muslim (2112, 2013), and others. Cover your vessels and tie your water skins. Indeed, one night every year, a disease comes down (i.e., by Allah's decree). Whenever this disease passes by an uncovered utensil or waterskin, it descends into it."