Ibn Bazz: Does napping invalidate Wudu'?



Does napping invalidate Wudu'? 
Q: A woman is asking: After I offer Salat­ul­Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) and while waiting for Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer, I get overtaken by sleep. Is my Wudu' (ablution) nullified in this case or not? 
( Part No : 10, Page No: 143) 
A: Wudu' is not nullified by napping, rather by heavy sleep during which a person loses consciousness, for during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) (may Allah be pleased with them) used to wait for `Isha' (Night) Prayer while they were dozing, then they would offer Salah without performing Wudu'. However, Wudu' is nullified by heavy sleep in which a person loses sensation. Therefore sister, you should be fully aware of the difference between heavy sleep in which a person loses feelings and napping. 

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