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Insomnia and Sin: My Struggle for Restful Nights

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Q: I have been suffering from insomnia for a few months now. I do use a natural sleeping aid some nights but it does not really help. My sister has told me that a lack of sleep is due to sinning. Is this correct? I do introspect sometimes after my salaah and ask for forgiveness. Please assist me.

Bismillaah

A: This is not correct. You should refer to an experienced doctor.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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