Making wudu before sleeping is the sunnah that brings peace to the night.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised making wudu as for prayer before going to bed, and lying on the right side. Making wudu before sleeping is a way to close the day in an atmosphere of worship, and it keeps the believer ready at every moment.
What is the hadith source of this sunnah?
This sunnah rests on the following hadith. The reference gives the collection, chapter and number where the hadith appears.
- B247 Buhârî, Vudû', 75
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As a table with references: Cleanliness sunnahs.
- Using the Miswak: Using the miswak is the finest sunnah of dental care.
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- Wearing a Pleasant Scent: Wearing a pleasant scent follows the sunnah and is a gift to those around you.
- Applying Ithmid: Applying ithmid kohl to the eyes before sleep shows the care the Prophet gave to eye health.
- Not Entering the Mosque After Onion or Garlic: Not approaching the mosque smelling of onion or garlic shows respect for those around you.
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