Sat 14 Jan 2019
Lesson 40: Mannerisms of using the Toilet
- In the sunnah we find that mannerisms of entering, using and exiting the bathroom have been mentioned
- A muslim should be upon cleanliness and purity
- The Hadith of Salmān Al-Fārisi (may Allah be pleased with him)
- One should not use his right hand to clean himself, nor face the Qiblah when answering the call of nature, nor use less than three stones when cleaning oneself nor should one use dried dung or bones
- Non muslims may not understand these matters and indeed some may try to mock these
1. When Entering the Bathroom
- Hadith of Anas Ibn Mālik (may Allah be pleased with him) (Bukhari & Muslim)
- It is recommended that a Muslim when he enters the bathroom he should say “Bismillaah Allaahumma innee a’uudhubika minal khubuthi wal khabaa’ith” (In the Name of Allah, Oh Allah I seek refuge with you from the male and female evil devils among the Jinn)
- What does “khubuth” and “Khabaa’ith” mean?
- In another narration, it mentions that saying “Bismillaah” (In the Name of Allah) before entering the toilet covers one from the Jinns
2. Privacy
- A muslim must conceal himself when relieving himself and must ensure others cannot see him
- The Hadith of Al-Mughirah Ibn Shu’bah (may Allah be pleased with him)
- This is one of the reasons why it is impermissible for men to use urinals (note, this is not the only reason)