The night worship of Hadhrat ‘Ali (May Allah be well
pleased with him)
It was the custom of Hadhrat ‘Ali (May Allah be well pleased with him) that he
would spend the night in worship and prayer:
Translation: Once Hadhrat Ashtar Nakha’ee (May Allah shower His mercy on
him) called upon the Commander of the
Faithful, Hadhrat ‘Ali (May Allah be well
pleased with him). At that time, he was engaged in Salaat. He said: O
Commander of the Faithful! You fast in the day and stand in worship in the night.
Between these 2, you are taxing yourself. After Salaat, when Hadhrat ‘Ali (May
Allah be well pleased with him) heard this, he said: The journey of the hereafter
is very long. To traverse it, worship of the night is highly essential for a human
being. (Seerah Ameer Ul Momineen ‘Ali bin Abi Talib Razi Allahu Anhu, Vol. 1, Pg.
No. 344)