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Is it obligatory for a Muslim to perform ghusl from janabah before sleeping?

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Question:
And so, is it obligatory for a Muslim to perform ghusl from janabah before sleeping?

Answer:
It is obligatory for him to perform ghusl before sleeping, but it is permissible for him to sleep while in a state of janabah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to sleep in the state of sexual impurity without touching waterصلى الله عليه وسلم ينام وهو جنب من غير أن يمس ماء
Bulugh al-Maram 118
as mentioned in the hadith. However, performing ghusl before sleeping is better. Performing ghusl before sleeping is better, or at least he should perform wudu. At least he should perform wudu before sleeping. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجب على المسلم أن يغتسل من الجنابة قبل النوم؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com

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