Question: Is it permissible for a husband and wife to go to sleep after sexual relations without taking a Ghusl?

Answer: There are certain restrictions that come upon a person in the state of Janabah (ritual impurity) i.e. one is not allowed to perform Salaah and recite Quraan. It is, therefore, recommended that spouses hasten in taking Ghusl after having relations.  However, if they choose to sleep and perform Ghusl when waking up – there is  no problem with that.  

When asked about the habit of the Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam,   A’isha Radiyallahu Anha mentioned:  “Sometimes he (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasalla)  would have a bath at the beginning of the night and sometimes at the end.”  She then said, “Allah is Most Great. All Praise be to Allah who has put ease in the matter” [Sunan Abi Dawud]

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