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Is it obligatory to turn off one's mobile phone or erase the Quranic verses and religious slogans recorded on it when entering the bathroom?

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The principles of Sharia dictate the preservation of the remembrance of Allah from places of impurity. Part of exalting the rituals and sanctity of Allah is what the compilers of the Sunan narrated: that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to remove his ring, which was engraved with "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah," before entering the latrine. Therefore, it is disliked to enter the latrine with anything containing the remembrance of Allah without need. However, there is no harm in doing so when there is a need, such as fear of loss. If religious symbols and Quranic verses are prominently displayed on the phone screen, the correct approach is to leave it outside the bathroom unless there is a fear of it being lost. However, if they are hidden and only appear when displayed, then there is no harm in entering the bathroom with it, as there are no apparent letters.

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