Toilet Etiquette
215 questions
What is the method for ensuring the cessation of urine without over-squeezing or straining, given that one is not afflicted with incontinence? And is it permissible to perform certain movements to expel urine, then squeeze once or thrice, and then perform istinja'?
Is it sufficient to pour water from a regular jug onto the opening of the penis to cleanse urine without rubbing or squeezing the glans, especially if there is a slight trace of urine on the tissue after wiping?
Which parts of the body must be washed during istinja'? Does this include the pubic area, the labia, between the thighs, and the clitoris, or is it limited to the anal opening only? Is it sufficient to direct water only to the anal opening without it reaching the rest of these areas?
When performing istibra, is it obligatory to use tissues, or is it sufficient to wash the tip of the organ and put on clothes?
Is it sufficient to wash the penis with water only after urination? And what is the ruling on the discharge that appears on the outside of the urethral opening after repeated squeezing, and the fear of it exiting later with movement?
How does one perform istinja' from urine when it mixes with vaginal discharge, which does not disappear except after a long time?
Should he continue to perform istinjāʾ after passing wind, a habit he has developed, given your fatwa that istinjāʾ is not required in this case and that his wuḍūʾ is valid, just like the wuḍūʾ of the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him)? What are the proofs for this? And is it established that the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) commanded istinjāʾ after passing wind?
Is it permissible to remember Allah or seek refuge in Him in the lavatory?
Is covering the head in the restroom rewarded?
How can we reconcile the Hadith, "Indeed, they are being tormented, and they are not being tormented for a major sin. As for one of them, he used to walk among people spreading gossip, and as for the other, he did not used to clean himself properly from his urine," with the legitimacy of using stones for purification (istijmar)?
What are the rulings regarding purification, prayer, humility (khushu'), and congregational prayer due to health problems, which include: difficulty completing istinja' (washing after defecation or urination), extension of the penis during urination, obsessive doubts (waswas) in ablution (wudu') and wiping the head, obsessive doubts of ostentation (riya') in intention, difficulty pronouncing words during prayer, moving the feet during prostration, passing gas during recitation, and chronic headaches?
What is the ruling on one who urinates by the roadside despite their home being nearby, and does not perform ghusl with water but rather with a paper towel?
Is the water used for istinja' while standing, employing the hand and pouring a lot of it on the area, considered absolute, purifying water, despite doubt as to whether it reached all places?
What is the ruling on delaying leaving the washroom in order to cleanse oneself from impurity by inserting a finger with water, and is this action considered a sin, and what is the legitimate Islamic advice for getting rid of this suffering?
Is waiting a long time for urine drops to stop considered an act of worship for which a Muslim is rewarded?
Is it permissible to listen to non-religious English lessons while bathing or relieving oneself, in order to make use of time and ward off the whispers of Satan?
What is the ruling on keeping animals—such as birds—in bathrooms?
What is the ruling on keeping a tightly sealed bottle of urine under the bed for days until it fills up, and does this prevent angels from entering the house? And must it be emptied daily?
Is it obligatory to wash the urinary meatus and the two sides and rub them when urine mixed with prostatic fluid is discharged, or is it sufficient for the impurity to be removed by wiping with water? And what is the ruling on the finger touching a part of the inside of the penis?
Is it necessary to perform istinja' (washing the private parts) and wipe the back passage with tissue for every prayer in a case where flatulence is frequent and one often does not feel the exit of anything impure?
What should I do about the discharge of prostatic fluid (wadi) after urination, which necessitates a long time for purification (istinja'), and what should I do if I am outside the home and the water is insufficient?
What is the ruling on speaking and laughing in the restroom?
Must one wash his hands before istinja' (washing of private parts after urinating or defecating) from urine, after having removed the feces with water three or more times?
Is inserting one's hand to clean the anus after defecating considered permissible or forbidden?