The Meaning of al-Qahatani’s Statement: “Sleeping on the Roof Under the Open Sky”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: al-Qahatani (may Allah have mercy on him) says in his *Nuniyyah*: “Sleeping on the roof under the open sky destroys and takes away the freshness of the bodies.” What is the meaning of this statement?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. They say that sleeping under the moon’s rays, and under the open sky, harms health. This is a health hazard to the bodies. One should cover oneself with a blanket, even if it is light.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: al-Qahatani (may Allah have mercy on him) says in his *Nuniyyah*: “Sleeping on the roof under the open sky destroys and takes away the freshness of the bodies.” What is the meaning of this statement?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. They say that sleeping under the moon’s rays, and under the open sky, harms health. This is a health hazard to the bodies. One should cover oneself with a blanket, even if it is light.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 43 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / الفتنة / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:13:43)
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