It was the effect of enthusiasm and love for Namaaz that in childhood he was in the habit of Tahajjud. He was only twelve years of age when he started reading Tahajjud. His elder paternal aunt who loved him dearly would moan at seeing him engaged in Nawaafil and Wazaaif in the middle of the night. Thinking that he is yet a child and he may be overcome by fright she would stay awake with him at the time of Tahajjud. She would affectionately and caringly say: “Son! You are not as yet obligated to read Tahajjud.” However, this did not deter him. He would remain engaged in Tahajjud and Wazeefahs. But she would keep guard of him as long as he was engaged.
The life of Hakeemul Ummat
