Is It Allowed to Sleep after ‘Asr Prayer?


Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

Is it allowed to sleep after ‘asr prayer?

Yes, you can sleep without dislike after performing the obligatory prayer as long as you are confident you can wake up for the following prayer.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.