25 Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 14, 2026
Question: If a man performs wuḍū’ inside a “foreign-style” (flush) bathroom, is it disliked for him to mention Allah there? And if a man or woman performs ghusl in a covered and clean place, is it disliked for them to mention Allah during it?
Answer: It is recommended that whoever wishes to perform wuḍū’ in a flush bathroom first pour some water into the toilet so that the trace of excretion is removed. Once its trace is gone, there is no dislike (karāhah) in mentioning Allah near the toilet when performing wuḍū’ or ghusl.
- And if a man or woman performs ghusl in a covered and clean place, then there is no dislike in mentioning Allah during ghusl. This accords with Allah’s praise for those “who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides” [Āl ʿImrān:191].
Source : Min Thimār al-ʿIlm wa al-Ḥikmah vol.1