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Sleeping on the Right Side
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When you go to your bed, perform wudu as for prayer, then lie down on your right side."
Source: Sahih Bukhari 6311
The Science
Sleeping on the right side reduces pressure on the heart, improves lymphatic drainage, and aids digestion. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology found that right-side sleeping reduces acid reflux symptoms.
How to Practice
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Perform wudu before bed
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Lie on your right side
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Place your right hand under your cheek
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Recite the sleeping dua
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Recite Ayat al-Kursi and the three Quls
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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