Where should one place his left hand when sleeping?
Question
When sleeping, the Sunnah is to sleep on the right side with the right hand under ones cheek. What should one do with the left arm according to sunnah? Should it also be folded and the left hand placed by the head or should it rest on ones side or what should be done?
Answer
The left hand can be placed on the left thigh.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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