Is it permissible to enter the bathroom with a phone that has "Allahu Akbar" displayed on its screen?
The majority of jurists hold the view that it is disliked to enter the toilet with anything that contains the remembrance of Allah, unless there is a need for it. It is permissible, however, if one conceals what they have with them. Ibn Qudamah explicitly stated the permissibility of entering with a ring that has the name of Allah by placing it in the palm of the hand, and others have also permitted it. Ibn Uthaymeen stated the permissibility of entering the bathroom with papers containing the name of Allah as long as they are concealed. Accordingly, there is no harm in entering the toilet with a mobile phone on whose screen the phrase "Allahu Akbar" appears, as long as it is placed in the pocket and not visible.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
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