Sleeping on the floor
Question
A Hindu worker had come into my room. He then asked why I sleep on the floor despite having a normal bed. I was unsure how to explain, so I just replied that 'I find it more comfortable'. Was this the right thing to say? I sleep on the floor so that I can face the Qiblah whilst sleeping.
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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