Is it permissible to enter the bathroom and urinate before performing ghusl to cleanse oneself from janabah?
Regarding the prohibition of urinating in the bathing area: The prohibition is established from the Prophet, peace be upon him, and it was explained that most of the (obsessive whispering/doubt) originates from it. The prohibition applies if there is a fear that some urine splash might reach the person, as waswas increases significantly then.
Regarding urinating before (ritual bath): There is no harm for someone who intends to perform ghusl al- (ritual bath for major impurity) to relieve himself by urinating or similar acts before bathing. Then, after relieving himself, he must first perform ' (cleaning oneself after relieving oneself), and then proceed with the ghusl. The area of istinja' must be washed with the intention of ghusl al-janabah so that it is not overlooked.
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