Does the reprehensible become forbidden if it leads to harm, such as excessive sleep or excessive eating that causes illness?
Preserving one's life is one of the five essential universal principles agreed upon [by scholars]. If it is established that excessive sleep or eating harms the self, then it is prohibited, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There should be no harm nor reciprocating harm."
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