Fatwa #26197 April 2001United States of America

Should the head of ones bed in the bedroom be positioned to the east (should we sleep with our head positioned to the east)? Is it haram not to sleep this way?

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Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

One may place one's bed in any position on condition the feet does not
stretch out in the direction of Qiblah. However, it is Mustahabb (desirable)
to sleep on the right hand side facing the Qiblah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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