A comprehensive guide to the proper procedures and etiquette for performing ablution and relieving oneself according to the Sunnah. Discusses the rules for cleansing using water, stones, or tissue, as well as prohibitions during relieving oneself (such as facing the qiblah). Also includes prayers to recite when entering and leaving the restroom to ensure one is clean and pure from impurities so that prayers remain valid.
Cleanliness serves as a fundamental pillar in Islamic teachings and remains a primary condition for the validity of a Muslim’s worship. The most basic form of maintaining physical purity involves the concept of taharah after relieving oneself. While various types of water in Islam are the primary and superior means for purification, Islam is a … Read more
Istinjā’, or cleansing the private parts and anus after urination or defecation, is an important part of ṭahārah (ritual purity) in Islam. It is an initial step before a Muslim can perform acts of worship that require purity from ḥadath, such as ṣalāt. However, a question arises in the minds of some people: does Istinjā’ … Read more