Unit E, Ch.1 Sleeping Well: Adab Al-Nawm

What is Sunnah?

Sunnah is the way of life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It includes his actions, sayings, and habits. Following the Sunnah brings us closer to Allah and earns us reward, but we are not required to follow sunnah.

What is Fard?

Fard is something that Allah has made mandatory/required for us to do.

It is sunnah to be in a state of _____ before sleeping.

Wudu

It is sunnah to recite the dua of sleep along with certain surahs before sleeping. Why is it important to do so?

It helps us remember Allah, earn hasanat, and seek Allah's protection and blessings during the night.

Which surahs should be recited before sleeping?

Recite Ayat al-Kursi once and Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas three times.

What is the best position to sleep in and why?

On the right side, because this is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Which sleeping position did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ say we should avoid?

He said we should avoid sleeping on our stomach.

The Prophet ﷺ used to _____ his bed before sleeping with a peice of _____.

dust off; clothing

What is the meaning of the du‘aa “Bismik-Allahumma amootu wa ahya”?

“With Your name, O Allah, I die and live,” meaning we sleep and wake by Allah’s will.

What does the longer du‘aa before sleeping teach us about our soul?

That our souls return to Allah when we sleep, and He gives them back when we wake up, so we ask for forgiveness and protection.

What duah and surahs should a Muslim say when waking up in the morning?

« الحمد لله الذي أحيانا بعدما أماتنا وإليه النشور »
“Alhamdulillahi allathee ahyana ba‘dama amatana wa ilayhin nushoor.”

Surahs:
Recite Ayat al-Kursi once and Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas three times.