The Islamic faith has particular rules regarding personal hygiene when going to the toilet. This code of Muslim hygienical jurisprudence is known as Qadaa' al-Haajah.
The only issue which the Qur'an mentions is the one of washing one's hands (verse 5:6). Issues of chirality (bodily symmetry), such as whether one uses the left or right hand, and which foot is used to step into or out of toilet areas, are derived from hadith sources.
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Rules
A Muslim must first find an acceptable place away from standing water, people's pathways, or shade. They are advised that it is better to enter the area with the left foot, facing away from the Qiblah (prayer point).
While on the toilet, one must remain silent. Talking, answering greetings, or greeting others is strongly discouraged. When defecating together, two men cannot converse, nor look at each other's genitals. A man should not touch his genitals with the right hand. Eating any food while on the toilet is strictly forbidden.
The anus must be washed with water after defecating. Similarly, the penis and vulva must be washed with water after urinating. This washing is known as istinja. The Qur'an suggests that one should wash one's hands as well, which is discussed in verse 5:6.
When leaving the toilet, one is advised to leave with the right foot, and also say a prayer - "Praise be to Allah who relieved me of the filth and gave me relief." It is also reported in the hadith of Bukhari that whenever Muhammad went to the toilet, he said "In the name of Allah, O Allah! I seek refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things" (alternate translation: "from evil deeds and evil spirits").
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Do's and Don'ts
Say a prayer when entering to ward off jinn and demons
Do not face nor turn your back to the direction of the Ka'aba
Remove your rings
Do not hold nor touch the penis with your right hand
Do not stand while urinating
Do not soil yourself with urine
This is a major sin.
Clean yourself with an odd number of stones
Do not clean yourself with less than three stones
Do not use dung or bones
Do not use your right hand
Do not uncover your private parts until after squatting
Wash yourself once you're done
The above hadith wants to say 'spear-headed stick.'
No need to cleanse when done in a river
Say a prayer when exiting the toilet
Do not speak in the toilet
See also
- Asher yatzar, a Jewish blessing after e.g. defecation
- Bidet shower
- Squat toilet
References
External links
- Islamic toilet etiquette in the hadith and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
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