At one of Ramadan nights, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) went to the Masjid to pray, there he found a group of people whom he lead in prayer & performed 8 bows. Next morning, all people were talking about this prayer.

Next night, the number of people in the Masjid increased in order to join others in performing such a prayer with Muhammed (PBUH). This was repeated 3 nights and number of people kept increasing,each time they perform 8 bows lead by Muhammed. Then, at the fourth night, a great number of people gathered at the Masjid, until it became full Next night, the number of people in the Masjid increased in order to join others in performing such a prayer with Muhammed (PBUH). This was repeated 3 nights and number of people kept increasing,each time they perform 8 bows lead by Muhammed. Then, at the fourth night, a great number of people gathered at the Masjid, until it became full

But the Messenger of Allah didn’t come out of his house that night, people kept waiting until dawn prayer. Then, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), went out to pray with them (the dawn prayer) after being performed, he looked at the people, saluted them and said "I knew that you kept waiting for me, but I am afraid these prayers to be ordained, then you might not be able to accomplish it.

Prayers at night in Ramadan is a Sunna performed after Al-Eishaa prayer, its time is extended till midnight. It is preferred to be prior the Single prayer (Al-Wetr), and it is two bows each.