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Sleeping with a Good Intention
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Deeds are but by intentions, and every person will have only what he intended." Sleeping to gain strength for worship makes rest itself rewardable.
Source: Sunan an-Nasa'i (Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah)
The Science
Forming the intention that you sleep to restore your body for obedience to Allah turns ordinary rest into a meaningful, rewardable act.
How to Practice
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As you settle to sleep, form your intention
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Intend to rest so you can worship and work with strength
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Intend to wake for Fajr and your duties
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Sleep knowing your rest is now an act of worship
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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