Etiquette of Resting and Sleeping

• Before going to sleep, dust the bed. (Bukhari)

• Sleep in a state of wudhu, lying on the right side. (Bukhari)

• Do not sleep, lying on the back with one leg resting on the other. (Muslim)

• Allah does not like a person who sleeps on the stomach. (Tirmidhi)

• Do not sleep on such a roof which has no means of protection on the sides. (Tirmidhi)

• It was the practice of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam to rest in the afternoon.

• Recite BISMILLAH while closing (locking) the doors.

• Cover all food and drink. If nothing is found to cover these, then place a stick on the top. (Bukhari)

• At the time of sleeping always extinguish all fires, as it is your enemy. (Bukhari, Muslim)

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