Does the reprehensible become forbidden if it leads to harm, such as excessive sleep or excessive eating that causes illness?
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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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