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'''Al-Tahajjud pillar''' (Arabic: أُسطُوانة التَهَجُّد) is one of the [[pillars of Masjid al-Nabi]], which was the place of the Prophet's night prayers. When the mosque was empty of worshipers, the Prophet would pray at night next to this pillar; therefore, that pillar is called al-Tahajjud (literally means vigilance). | '''Al-Tahajjud pillar''' (Arabic: {{ia|أُسطُوانة التَهَجُّد}}) is one of the [[pillars of Masjid al-Nabi]], which was the place of the Prophet's night prayers. When the mosque was empty of worshipers, the Prophet would pray at night next to this pillar; therefore, that pillar is called al-Tahajjud (literally means vigilance). | ||
Later, next to this pillar, a mihrab was built, which was named [[Mihrab al-Tahajjud]]. It is recommended to pray next to this pillar. | Later, next to this pillar, a mihrab was built, which was named [[Mihrab al-Tahajjud]]. It is recommended to pray next to this pillar. | ||