Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself

  1. Q: Is it permissible for one to read literature such as newspapers and magazines, or use his phone to chat, browse the net, etc. while in the toilet?     A: The toilet is a place where one relieves oneself, hence it is undesirable for one to use …

1. After relieving yourself, wait for the remaining droplets of urine to come out before making wudhu.[1] 2. When using the toilet, do not leave it in a dirty condition e.g. by messing around the pan or on the floor, by not flushing, etc. If you are using a toilet …

  1. When making istinjaa, use clods of sand[1] (or toilet paper) as well as water to clean yourself. Ensure that you fill the jug with water before relieving yourself, as you may put yourself through difficulty if there is no water.[2] عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي …

1. Do not look at the sky, the private part or the stool and urine while relieving yourself.[1] 2. Do not spend more time in the toilet than is necessary. If the toilet is shared between a few people or is a public toilet, then spending more time than necessary …

1. Do not talk while relieving yourself, unless there is a need to speak.[1] عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لا يخرج اثنان إلى الغائط فيجلسان يتحدثان كاشفين عورتهما فإن الله عز وجل يمقت على ذلك (مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: ١٠٢١)[2] Sayyiduna Abu …

1. Enter the toilet with your left foot.[1] 2. Do not remove your lower garment while standing. Instead, remove your lower garment after you draw close to the ground so that the least amount of time is spent with the satr exposed.[2] عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال كان …

1. Cover your head and feet before entering the toilet.[1] عن حبيب بن صالح رحمه الله قال كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل الخلاء لبس حذاءه وغطى رأسه (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: ٤٦٥)[2] Sayyiduna Habeeb bin Saalih (rahimahullah) reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would wear …

1. Relieve yourself in a secluded place which is protected from the gazes of people.[1] عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال إن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا أراد البراز انطلق حتى لا يراه أحد (سنن أبي داود، الرقم:٢)[2] Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “When Rasulullah …

First Hadith:

Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Most of the punishment (meted out to most people) in the grave will be on account of urine (i.e. being unmindful regarding urine splashes and impurities. Therefore, their wudhu, salaah and other ibaadaat will not gain acceptance due to remaining impure).”

Importance of Cleanliness Islam is a religion of complete purity and cleanliness. Islam advocates adopting purity and cleanliness in all departments of human living. Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: الطهور شطر الإيمان “Purity is half of imaan.”[1] In fact, Islam has adequately guided us and shown us the way …