Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Bahili رضي الله عنه narrates from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم that he صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Perform the night prayer, for it was the practice of the righteous before you, a means of drawing near to your Lord for you, an expiation for evil deeds, and a deterrent from sins."