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  1. Naheeda Rajpoot

    Yes

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  3. Rushna shah
    Muslim Writer

    Sleeping does not invalidate wudu (ablution) in Islamic practice. Wudu is typically invalidated by actions such as using the restroom, passing gas, or engaging in other activities that break its state of purity. However, if you have a doubt about whether your wudu is still valid after sleeping, you can renew it to ensure your state of purity before performing acts of worship.

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  4. Muhammad Hassan Raza Qadri

    Yes sleep invalidates wudu Bcz if you will sleep you will not be able to know that did you pass the gas or not..

    And there are mostly chances that gas will be passed while sleeping

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  6. Anonymous

    Yes sleeping invalidate wudu

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  7. Talha Umer

    Not every sleep breaks waddu, sleep in sitting position or like arkan e namaz except sajuud, not break waddu.

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  9. Iqra Ibrahim
    Muslim Writer

    The invalidate wudu included infection urination deep sleeping depending on mazhab wudu is often translated as opposed to ghusal full ablution where the whole body washed.

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  10. Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman

    Sleeping by itself does not invalidate Wudu (ablution) in Islam. Muslims can sleep and maintain their Wudu as long as they do not experience any of the actions or conditions that traditionally break Wudu. These actions and conditions include:

    1. Passing Wind: If a person passes gas (flatulence) while sleeping or awake, it breaks their Wudu.
    2. Urination and Defecation: If a person urinates or has a bowel movement while asleep or awake, their Wudu is invalidated.
    3. Loss of Consciousness: If a person loses consciousness for any reason, such as fainting or becoming unconscious during sleep, their Wudu is nullified.
    4. Touching the Private Parts: Direct contact with the private parts without a barrier (e.g., through sexual activity) can break Wudu.
    5. Emission of Semen: The release of semen, whether during sexual activity, a wet dream, or any other means, breaks Wudu.
    6. Menstrual or Postpartum Bleeding: For women, the onset of menstrual bleeding or postpartum bleeding (after childbirth) invalidates Wudu.
    7. Sexual Ejaculation: Ejaculation that occurs during sexual activity, whether within or outside of marriage, breaks Wudu.
    8. Excessive Vomiting: Continuous and forceful vomiting can invalidate Wudu.

    It’s important to note that simply sleeping does not invalidate Wudu. However, if a person experiences any of the above conditions or actions while sleeping or after waking up, their Wudu becomes invalid, and they must perform ablution again before they can perform acts of worship like Salah (prayer).

    Additionally, if a person is in a state of Janaba (major ritual impurity) due to sexual activity, they are required to perform Ghusl (a full ritual bath) to become ritually pure before they can perform acts of worship, even if they have not experienced one of the actions that invalidate Wudu during their sleep.

    Please note that there may be variations in interpretation among different Islamic schools of thought, so it’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable scholar or religious authority if you have specific questions about Wudu and its validity in your particular circumstances.

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  12. Talia

    According to hanfi school of thought if you sleep in a position you have no support behind you like in sitting position then your wudu don’t invalidate, but if you sleep while supporting your body against any wall or tree or anything then ,even if it’s for seconds you have to make wudu again

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  13. Sultan Abu Muhammad Qureshi
    Muslim Writer

    In Islam, wudu (ablution) is a ritual purification performed before certain acts of worship, such as prayer. Whether or not sleeping invalidates wudu depends on several factors, including the duration of sleep and the circumstances. Here are some points to consider regarding the impact of sleep on wudu:

    1. Minor Sleep: Minor sleep, where one dozes off briefly or unintentionally, does not invalidate wudu. This means that if you briefly close your eyes or nod off involuntarily, your wudu remains valid.
    2. Deep Sleep: Deep sleep, where one loses awareness of their surroundings, does invalidate wudu. When a person experiences deep sleep, they are considered to be in a state of impurity, and they need to renew their wudu before performing acts of worship.
    3. Duration of Sleep: The duration of sleep matters. According to some scholars, if you sleep for a brief period with your body still in an upright position (e.g., sitting or leaning against something), your wudu may remain valid. However, if you sleep lying down or reclining, even for a short period, it is generally considered to invalidate wudu.
    4. Exceptions: There are exceptions to the rule of deep sleep invalidating wudu. For example, if someone is in a state of janabah (major ritual impurity, usually due to sexual activity or nocturnal emission) and falls asleep, their wudu is not invalidated by sleep alone.
    5. Intentional Sleep: If you intentionally take a nap or go to sleep, your wudu is invalidated, regardless of the duration of sleep. You will need to renew your wudu before performing acts of worship.
    6. Uncertainty: In situations of uncertainty, it is recommended to renew wudu to ensure its validity before performing acts of worship. It’s better to be cautious and maintain ritual purity.
    7. Renewing Wudu: Renewing wudu is a simple process that involves washing specific body parts, such as the face, hands, mouth, nose, and feet, with water. It is performed to purify oneself before acts of worship like prayer.

    It’s important to note that interpretations of these rules may vary among different Islamic schools of thought. Some scholars may have slightly different views on whether and how sleep affects wudu. It’s advisable to follow the guidance of your particular school of thought or consult with a knowledgeable religious authority for specific questions related to wudu.

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