Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Question and Answer:
Q. What is the rule pertaining to habitually sleeping on ones stomach? Are there any Ahaadeeth to substantiate it being incorrect?
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A. One should not sleep on one’s stomach. It is the worst form of sleeping. According to a narration of Ibn Maajah it is a sleep of Jahannam, and according to a narration of Musnad Ahmed and Tirmidhi it is a (sleeping) posture that Allah dislikes.
Reference: Jam’ul Wasaail Vol. 2 Pg. 74, Zaadul Ma’aad Vol. 4 Pg. 220/1
And Allah Knows Best
Source: Jamiatul Ulama South Africa
Fatwa Department
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)
Council of Muslim Theologians
