Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA
1. Make masah of the nape (the back of the neck) using the back of the fingers.…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu- Part 3
1. Make khilaal of the beard. Khilaal of the beard should be made by passing wet fingers through the beard from the bottom (from beneath the chin).…
Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu-Part 2
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.…