Category: Sleeping Position Islam

Sleeping Position Islam ~ Qailulah is the word used in Islamic literature to describe midday napping/siesta (BaHammam and Gozal 2012). Interestingly, Islam, the religion of the Muslims, advocates midday siesta as a form of religious practice since it was preferred by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

In Islamic culture, sleeping on the right, especially in the early stage of sleep, is recommended according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In their ritual book it says to perform ablution like that for the prayer whenever you go to bed, and lie on your right side.

Islam considers sleep to be one of the great signs of the creator (Allah) and asks followers to explore this sign. One Qur’anic verse says, “And among His signs is your sleep by night and by day and your seeking of His bounty, verily in that are signs for those who hearken” .