Is it desirable for women to sleep on their right side, just as it is desirable for men? And which of the two postures is better: sleeping on the right side of the bed with one's wife in front, or on the left side of the bed with one's wife behind?
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The address of the Lawgiver to men includes women, except when specified by a دليل (textual evidence), because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, women are the counterparts of men." There is no دليل specifying the of sleeping on the right side for men only. Therefore, men and women are equal in this regard. It is preferable to sleep on the right side when intending to sleep. If one does not do so, there is latitude in the matter.
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