The statement of Ibn Mas'ud: "I count my sleep as I count my waking." Is it not permissible to seek reward in permissible matters?

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The questioner : The Shaykh, may Allah reward you. The statement of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): "I count my sleep as I count my waking". Is it not permissible to seek reward in permissible matters?

The Shaykh : Yes, because sleep is giving the body its right, so one seeks reward from Allah, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said to 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As:

Sleep and wake up

قم ونام

, yes.

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