Sleep is an Infinite Blessing of Allah

There is no limit to the blessings of God. Sleep is a special blessing of Allah. Just as no living thing can survive without water, no animal can live without rest. If you have life, you have to rest. Eating and rest complement each other. Sleep relieves body fatigue. Sleep enhances peace of mind. Medical science also advises every person to take eight hours of rest for physical well-being. If you do not sleep properly, neither the body nor the mind is good. It has been said in the Qur’an, “Allah has made for you the night as a covering, the sleep as a rest, and the day as a waking day.” (Surat al-Furqan, verse 48). ‘Glory be to Allah, Who has made the night for you that you may rest therein, and the day to see; Surely Allah is full of bounty to the pure, but most people do not give thanks.” (Surat al-Muminun: 61).
An animal looks for food in broad daylight. No animal seeks food in the dark at night. But very few people think about these miracles of God. It has been said in the Qur’an, “Say, ‘Have you ever considered that if Allah made the day to stand on you till the Day of Resurrection, then there is no god but Allah?’ Who can bring a night for you, where you can rest? Do you not see (the blessings of Allah)? It is His mercy that He has made for you night and day. So that you may rest (at night) and seek His bounty (during the day), so that you may give thanks to Him.” (Surah Al-Qasas: 62-63).
“The Prophet (PBUH) disliked talking after the Isha prayer and staying awake till late at night. However, he would sometimes wake up at night to teach religion and would often go to Abu Bakr’s house at night for good advice about Muslims.”(Tahabi: 7203)
A balanced diet is essential for a healthy and strong life, as well as moderate sleep. This is a great blessing of Allah. Through this people get freshness. Not getting enough sleep disrupts all work. Sleep is the best way to relax the body.
Allah says in Quran: “We have made your sleep a source of fatigue, We have made the night a covering, We have made the day a means of subsistence, We have made the seven heavens firm above your head.”
Loss of Not Getting Enough Sleep
Adequate sleep is essential to maintain good physical and mental health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to fatigue, loss of concentration, depression, and anxiety. If the sleep is less, the employee will stay awake even after going to work in the office, this will not only affect his work. Rather there will be the possibility of job losses.
Sleeping is also Worship
If you sleep to save the energy of worship, that sleep will also be considered as worship. Mu’adh bin Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say, “And I sleep (at night) and pray while awake, just as I hope for reward by waking up and praying, so I hope for reward by sleeping.” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 3996)
Many of the Companions did not have the time or opportunity to perform naafil prayers or recite the Qur’an during their busy days. So they would wake up in the middle of the night and offer naafil prayers and recite the Qur’an and cry out to Allah. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.) narrates in the source, ‘I never saw Rasulullah (S.A.W.) sleeping before Esha and talking after Esha. After Esha, maybe he was busy in Zikir, it was only for profit, otherwise he would have fallen asleep. This will keep you free from all unnecessary activities. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.) said, ‘It is permissible for three types of people to stay up at night newlyweds, travelers and those who perform naafil prayers on the night of marriage.’ (Musnad Abu Yala: 469)