Nyctophilic theopraxy is a term that refers to the practice of seeking closeness with God through nighttime contemplations and prayers. The prefix “nycto-" means “of the night," and “philia" means “love," so nyctophilia refers to a love of the night. Thus, nyctophilic theopraxy is the practice of using the quiet and solitude of the night to deepen one’s spiritual connection with God.
This type of theopraxy is based on the belief that the night is a special time for reflection and contemplation. It is a time when the distractions and noise of the day fade away and one can focus more fully on their inner thoughts and feelings. This allows for a deeper level of introspection and self-awareness, which can help to bring about a greater understanding of oneself and one’s relationship with God.
Nyctophilic theopraxy can take many forms, such as staying up late for extra prayers or reading spiritual texts, or even taking a walk at night to reflect on one’s day and give thanks to God. Some may also find that fasting during the day and breaking the fast at night with a meal shared with loved ones is a powerful way to connect with God in the evening.
Ultimately, the goal of nyctophilic theopraxy is to use the unique energy of the night to cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace, spiritual understanding, and closeness with God. It can be a powerful tool for personal growth and spiritual development
لَا تَغْفُلُوا عَنْ لَيْلَةِ أَوَّلِ جُمُعَةٍ مِنْهُ ـ أي من شهر رجب ـ فَإِنَّهَا لَيْلَةٌ تُسَمِّيهَا الْمَلَائِكَةُ لَيْلَةَ الرَّغَائِبِ، وَ ذَلِكَ أَنَّهُ إِذَا مَضَى ثُلُثُ اللَّيْلِ لَا يَبْقَى مَلَكٌ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَ الْأَرْضِ إِلَّا وَ يَجْتَمِعُونَ فِي الْكَعْبَةِ وَ حَوَالَيْهَا، وَ يَطَّلِعُ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمْ فَيَقُولُ لَهُمْ: يَا مَلَائِكَتِي سَلُونِي مَا شِئْتُمْ ؟
فَيَقُولُونَ: يَا رَبَّنَا حَاجَتُنَا إِلَيْكَ أَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِصُوَّامِ رَجَبٍ.
فَيَقُولُ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ: قَدْ فَعَلْتُ ذَلِكَ".
A spiritual Ishmaelite 