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Avoiding Sleeping on the Stomach
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ saw a man lying on his stomach and said: "Indeed this is a lying position that Allah does not like."
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5040
The Science
The Prophet ﷺ discouraged sleeping face-down; many also find this posture strains the neck and back, so avoiding it follows the Sunnah and is gentler on the body.
How to Practice
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Notice if you tend to fall asleep on your stomach
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Reposition onto your right side instead
3
Use a supportive pillow to help you stay comfortable
4
Gently correct yourself if you wake on your stomach
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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