During [every] day and night, Ibn ‘Ataa would [only] sleep for two hours.
Tag: rest
Divide the night into thirds
Abu Bakr al-Anbaaree said that al-Imaam, al-Haafith Abu ‘Ubayd would divide the night into thirds; so he would pray a third of it, and sleep a third of it, and author books [during] a third of it.
Attaining knowledge
It is not possible to attain knowledge while at ease and rest.
Attaining the love of Allaah
Indeed the heart which loves Allaah ﷻ, loves to become tired and exhausted for [the Sake of] Allaah; one will certainly never attain the love of Allaah whilst at rest and ease.
Being at the service of the Muslims
Resting is in being at the service of the Muslims.