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Letting Food Settle (Light Activity After Eating)
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Dissolve your food with the remembrance of Allah and prayer, and do not sleep immediately upon it lest your hearts harden."
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3361
The Science
Staying upright and lightly active after a meal aids digestion better than lying down at once. The Sunnah joins this with remembrance and prayer.
How to Practice
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Avoid lying down right after a full meal
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Engage in dhikr or pray a short prayer
3
Walk gently for a few minutes
4
Allow time before going to sleep
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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