Midnight prayer

Prayer offered in private when one's mind is free (such as midnight) is a special state of communion with God

"The prayerful condition is the best of all conditions, for man in such a state communeth with God, especially when prayer is offered in private and at times when one's mind is free, such as at midnight. Indeed, prayer imparteth life."

('Abdu'l-Bahá, from a recently translated Tablet: Spiritual Foundations: Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, A Compilation of the Universal House of Justice, 1980, no. 1737; quoted in Lights of Guidance, no. 1479)

"The state of prayer is the best of conditions, for man is then associating with God. Prayer verily bestoweth life, particularly when offered in private and at times, such as midnight, when freed from daily cares."

('Abdu'l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, sec. 172, p. 202)

Prayer to be recited at midnight

"O seeker of Truth! If thou desirest that God may open thine eye, thou must supplicate unto God, pray to and commune with Him at midnight, saying:

"O Lord, I have turned my face unto Thy kingdom of oneness and am immersed in the sea of Thy mercy. O Lord, enlighten my sight by beholding Thy lights in this dark night, and make me happy by the wine of Thy love in this wonderful age. O Lord, make me hear Thy call, and open before my face the doors of Thy heaven, so that I may see the light of Thy glory and become attracted to Thy beauty.

"Verily, Thou art the Giver, the Generous, the Merciful, the Forgiving."

('Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í Prayers, pp. 61-62)