بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
This is the continuation of the series, that focuses on implementing sunnah in our lives. In the last post, we talked about the etiquette of eating. In this post, we will look at the Sunnahs of going to sleep
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What to recite before going to sleep:
- Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas and wipe the body. Do it three times. [Bhukari - 4684]
- Recite Ayah Al-Kursee [Bhukari - 4678]
- Say the supplication for going to sleep [link]
- Last two verses of Surah Al-Bakrah [Bhukari - 2902]
Etiquette of going to sleep:
- Be in a state of purity [Bhukari - 5908]
- Sleep on your right side [Bhukari - 5908]
- Place the hand under the cheek [Bhukari - 5911]
- Dust the bed [Bhukari - 6917]
- Don’t lie down on belly/stomach [Dawud: 5022]
Tip of the Week:
“For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.” Change your attitude. Instead of saying that “I will or I should implement these things”, make it “I must do it” and make it consistent!
Action Item:
- Share this post on social networks.
- Review the old posts in the series
References:
- Booklet: Sunnah Checklist – published by Alhuda International
- More than 1000 Sunan for Every Day & Night – Dar us Salam
- Riyad Saliheen – Chapter 27
Previous Post in this Series:
- Week 1 - On Waking Up
- Week2 – Entering and After Entering the Washroom
- Week3 – On Coming out of Washroom and Making Ablution
- Week4 – Duas after the Salah
- Week 5 – Making dua, Having breakfast and Responding to Adhan
- Week 6 – Dressing Up, Walking
- A Siwaak a Day
- O Boy – Ya Ghulam!
