Interpretation of the Prophet's saying: "The knot of the eye is sleep:"

Question
What does the Prophet's saying mean: "The knot of the eye is sleep, so whoever sleeps should perform ablution"?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: A person, while awake, can prevent gas from escaping, but when asleep, gas can escape without their awareness. And God knows best.
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