Does the sleeper remain on his right side facing the qiblah when sleeping?
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The questioner:
Regarding the recommendation to sleep on the right side, is it obligatory for the one lying down to remain on his right side until sleep overtakes him, or may he turn over after he has recited his portion?
The Shaykh:
He does not remain on his right side every time he wakes up or remembers; he turns to his right side because that is better for him. Yes.
The questioner:
Is there a connection to the qiblah, such that it should be the qiblah, or not?
The Shaykh:
If he is facing the qiblah, that is better. If he sleeps on his right side and faces the qiblah, that is better. Yes.
Regarding the recommendation to sleep on the right side, is it obligatory for the one lying down to remain on his right side until sleep overtakes him, or may he turn over after he has recited his portion?
The Shaykh:
He does not remain on his right side every time he wakes up or remembers; he turns to his right side because that is better for him. Yes.
The questioner:
Is there a connection to the qiblah, such that it should be the qiblah, or not?
The Shaykh:
If he is facing the qiblah, that is better. If he sleeps on his right side and faces the qiblah, that is better. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5553- هل يبقى النائم على جنبه الأيمن نحو القبلة عند النوم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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