Shaykh (Q) and drinking Water before bed

Question: Why Mawlana recommended to drink atleats 8 glasses of water before bed

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Shaykh Nojan Mirahmadi Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), the recommendation to drink at least 8 glasses of water before bed is a spiritual practice to help manage one’s sleep and spiritual energy. By drinking water before bed, it helps in maintaining a light sleep, making it easier to wake up for Fajr prayer. This practice also encourages waking up throughout the night to perform wudu, which is a form of worship and purification.

The act of drinking water before bed is a means to discipline oneself and to ensure that the sleep is not too deep. This discipline is important in the spiritual path, as it helps in maintaining a state of vigilance and readiness for spiritual practices, such as waking up for Fajr prayer and engaging in zikr.

Furthermore, the act of drinking water before bed is also a means of purifying oneself. It is a way to prepare for the first breath and the first drink upon waking up, ensuring that it is done with a positive and purified energy.

In summary, the recommendation to drink at least 8 glasses of water before bed is a spiritual practice aimed at maintaining a light sleep, disciplining oneself, and preparing for spiritual acts of worship. May Allah (ﷻ) grant us the ability to incorporate such beneficial practices into our lives and elevate our spiritual states.

May Allah (ﷻ) bless you with good health, tranquility, and steadfastness on the spiritual path. Ameen.

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