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Placing the Right Hand Under the Cheek
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
When the Prophet ﷺ went to bed, he would place his right hand under his cheek and say: "Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yawma tab‘athu ‘ibadak (O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants)."
Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3398
The Science
A simple, calming sleeping posture from the Sunnah, paired with a supplication that keeps the Hereafter present in the heart as one drifts to sleep.
How to Practice
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Lie on your right side
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Place your right hand under your cheek
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Say: Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yawma tab‘athu ‘ibadak (three times)
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Let this be your closing remembrance
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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