Toilet Etiquette
215 questions
Is urinating in the swimming pool during training considered a sin, knowing that there are filters and sanitizing agents in the water?
Is it permissible to say "Bismillah" before ablution in the bathroom, and is it permissible to say it in one's heart if the place of ablution is attached to the bathroom, in order to avoid uttering the name of Allah aloud therein?
Is it permissible to return a greeting in public restrooms, even if one is not relieving oneself?
How is it that entering the lavatory with the left foot and exiting with the right foot is from the guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), while there were no bathrooms in his era?
Does a possible understanding of the rules of modesty mean that men should squat or bow when urinating, and is it more modest not to use a urinal in a men's room if one is Muslim and his room is close to the restroom?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say "Bismillah" (in the name of Allah) before performing ablution inside the bathroom after relieving himself, or must he exit, say "Bismillah," and then re-enter for ablution? And is it permissible to engage in the remembrance of Allah while showering in the bathroom?
Is it permissible to use tissues for Istijmar on a plane when water is available, and what is the most complete form of purification?
What was the description of the Prophet’s — may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him — method of Istinja’ (cleaning oneself after urinating) with water, and has there been any mention in the Sunnah regarding the method of Istinja’, the quantity of water used, and how to purify one’s hands?
How can one urinate on soft ground when it is unavailable, and avoid urine splash-back? And how can one cleanse with water without spreading impurity?
Is it permissible to urinate standing up, provided one is certain that no impurity will touch the body or clothes?
Must one who cleanses himself (al-mustanji) look at his private parts to ascertain the purity of the area due to doubt about residual drops of urine, or is it sufficient for him to cleanse himself until he is fairly certain of its purity? And is water that splatters onto the foot during cleansing pure?
What is the ruling on remembering Allah in the bathroom?
What is meant by "charred dung" (hammamah) in the Prophetic Tradition, and does the prohibition of using it for istinja' (purification after defecation/urination) include modern products that contain charcoal or volcanic ash?
Is it permissible to speak in the bathroom or lavatory? And is it obligatory to close the bathroom door and turn on its light? And what is the extent of the validity of that?
Do the known rulings regarding lavatories (the privy), such as entering with the left foot and concealing anything bearing the name of Allah, apply to large public restrooms that contain multiple toilets? And is it permissible to enter them with books of Fiqh or a Qur'an hidden in a bag, even if they are not taken into the toilet cubicle itself?
What is the solution for determining the type of fluid discharged and performing istinja’ from it, and is istijmar permissible, and how can one differentiate between mathy and wady to alleviate the hardship of performing wudu for every prayer?
What are the obligatory organs to wash when performing istinja', and is it sufficient to wash only the urinary meatus, or is it obligatory to wash the entire penis and the pubic hair area?
Is it disliked to speak to oneself in the bathroom while relieving oneself?
Should one go to the bathroom upon waking up before performing ablution and prayer?
Is it necessary for a person to perform istinja' every time they intend to perform wudu'?
Is it necessary to use one's hand for istinja' (washing after defecation or urination), or are papers or water hoses sufficient?
Is it permissible to enter the bathroom wearing a ring upon which the name "Abdullah" is inscribed?
Is it sufficient to pour water over vaginal discharge contaminated with urine on the external vulva to purify it and for the woman to be considered properly cleansed, or must it be completely removed with water and rubbing?