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Said the 'Hamapil' Blessing by Mistake

Question

A person who recited the Shema at night before intending to go to sleep and mistakenly also said the 'Hamapil' blessing, is he allowed to speak before going to sleep?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

It is forbidden to speak until one falls asleep. 

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