Yes I know some people do need the relaxation which is fine ofcourse. But I’m just curious to know if someone “had to” go through mandatory afternoon naps in childhood and if people still do it
Meee! I actually enjoyed taking naps in the afternoon after school but it was only a must during summer time. I usually don’t have time to take naps now but sometimes I give in. This past Sunday I had 3 hrs before a meeting so I decided to take a nap for like an hr… Well I overslept and work up 3 1/2 hrs later… it was totally worth being an hr late to the meeting.
It was a must to sleep after returning from school...I used to nap later on too but now I try to avoid having naps because it disturbs my night sleep. I sleep earlier and better at night if I haven't taken a nap during the day.
*I distinctly remember Power Naps during the Hot Summer Months and before Electricity came to our small village!
The elders would take the Naps and us children’s responsibility for one of us was to POWER THE BIG Ceiling Hung FLAT FANS we had to PULL by HAND POWER!..*
No nap time for me bro..haven’t taken any afternoon nap for past 4-5 years. Especially last three years have been very tough. Abhi bhi..go to bed around 12 midnight waking up at fajr..
I have certain goal and need to establish something which i have been really looking forward to..
So I’m not a nap person at all and power nap is also not my thing. But a couple of Ramadhan back I was having hard time in staying up due to not taking caeffine so I went in garage and snoozed in my car for a little while. and felt sooo good after that. Then I realized the importance of power nap lol.
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I m sure there must be some healthy benefits of taking a nap because its a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Mohammad
My routine of taking a nap in afternoon has never been changed since my childhood.
Luckily, most of the people here still follow it. This place is still rich in Islamic, cultural and traditional values.
Most of the markets, malls, stores, shops get closed in afternoon. They continue after Asr prayer. So, its always been easy for me too.