It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delayed the ‘Isha prayer so much that those who sleep had gone to sleep, those who perform Tahajjud had performed Tahajjud, and those who stay awake remained awake. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out and said:“If I did not fear hardship for my Ummah, I would have delayed the ‘Isha prayer until this time.”