Which sleeping position breaks wudu? When a person's stomach touches the bed, such as sleeping on their side, back, and so on. There are several important points about this topic that I will explain in this article. So, make sure you read it all the way to the end!
As always, before I discuss further the sleeping positions that break wudu, I will present a hadith of Prophet Muhammad below. Pay attention!
Hadith About Sleeping Positions That Break Wudu
The hadith about the sleeping positions that break wudu, which I refer to, is as follows:
وَلِأَبِيْ دَاوُدَ عَنْ اِبْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا : أَنَّ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كَانَ يَسْجُدُ وَيَنَامُ وَيَنْفُخُ ثُمَّ يَقُوْمُ فَيُصَلِّي وَلَا يَتَوَضَّأُ . فَقُلْتُ لَهُ : صَلَّيْتَ وَلَمْ تَتَوَضَّأْ وَنِمْتَ : فَقَالَ : إِنَّمَا الْوُضُوْءُ عَلَى مَنْ نَامَ مُضْطَجِعًا
Abu Daud narrated the hadith from Ibn Abbas radliyallahu anhuma, "That the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam bowed, slept, and snorted. Then he woke up and prayed without performing wudu. I then said to him, 'You have prayed, but you did not perform wudu, even though you slept.' He replied, 'Indeed, wudu is required only for those who sleep lying down.'"
All readers! The hadith explains that one day, the Prophet Muhammad slept in the position of prostration. Many people are used to sleeping in this position. After waking up, he immediately prayed without performing wudu beforehand. Ibn Abbas, who saw this, then asked him about it. The Prophet explained that this did not break wudu.
There are a few things we need to understand from the hadith above:
- Whoever sees something wrong must correct it, even if it is difficult.
- The person suspected of wrongdoing must explain what they have actually done.
- Sleeping on one's stomach, with the body touching the bed, can break wudu.
Which Sleeping Position Breaks Wudu?
After we observe the brief explanation above, we can conclude that the sleeping position that can break wudu is when a person's stomach touches the bed, such as sleeping on their side, back, and so on.
As for sleeping in a position where the stomach or anus is still in contact with the ground in such a way that a person is unable to pass gas, then such sleep does not break wudu.
Conclusion
In conclusion, not all sleeping positions break wudu. According to the hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas, Prophet Muhammad slept while in a position of prostration and prayed afterward without renewing his wudu. This hadith clarifies that wudu is only required when someone sleeps in a position where their body is fully resting, such as on their side or back. However, if someone sleeps in a position where their body is still in partial contact with the ground, preventing them from passing gas, then their wudu remains valid. Understanding the distinctions between these sleeping positions helps clarify when wudu needs to be renewed. The guidelines provided are simple and easy to follow.
If any further questions arise, feel free to ask for clarification. May this explanation be beneficial, and see you in the next article. Ameen!
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