Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA
1. Gargle the mouth thrice by taking three handfuls of water with the right hand. Gargle thoroughly, allowing the water to reach all the parts of the mouth.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu-Part 1
1. When making wudhu, sit on a raised place (e.g. a chair) and face the qiblah.…
Using the Western toilet (high pan) or Eastern toilet (low pan) when relieving oneself
Q: Is it better for one to relieve oneself using the Western toilet (high pan) or Eastern toilet (low pan)?…
Read More »Speaking while relieving oneself in the toilet
Q: Is it permissible to speak while relieving oneself in the toilet.
A: It is makrooh to speak while relieving oneself, except if there is a need to speak.…
Sufficing on toilet paper for istinjaa
Q: Is it permissible for one to suffice on using toilet paper for istinjaa?
A: In cleaning stool, tissue paper will not be sufficient.…
Using the urinals to relieve oneself
Q: Can one use the urinals available in public toilets to relieve oneself?
A: One should not use the urinals to relieve oneself.…
Reading literature or using one's phone while in the toilet
Q: Is it permissible for one to read literature such as newspapers and magazines, or use his phone to chat, browse the net, etc.…
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – Part 4
1. Exit the toilet with the right foot and thank Allah Ta’ala for allowing the waste to leave your body and for blessing you with good health.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – Part 3
1. Do not look at the sky, the private part or the stool and urine while relieving yourself.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – Part 2
1. Enter the toilet with your left foot.
2. Do not remove your lower garment while standing.…