Istinjaa (Toilet Etiquette in Islam)

What should you do with any article on which there is some mention of Allah, such as a ring or pendant, before going to the toilet?

• You must set it aside.

• You must wear it proudly.

• You must wash it in the toilet.

• You must hide it in your pocket.

Before stepping into the toilet with your left foot first, what should you say?

• Bismillaah. Allaahumma innee a’oodhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-Khabaa’ith

• Alhamdulillah. Subhanallah wa bihamdihi

• Astaghfirullah. La ilaha illallah

• Allahu Akbar. La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

Translate the following supplication: 'Bismillaah. Allaahumma innee a’oodhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-Khabaa’ith'.

• In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek protection in you from the male and female devils.

• O Allah, grant me wisdom and patience in all matters.

• In the name of Allah. O Allah, forgive my sins and guide me to the straight path.

• O Allah, I seek your mercy and blessings upon my family.

While using the toilet, you should keep your body screened from view.

• True

• False

While in the toilet, you should engage in conversation.

• True

• False

If you happen to sneeze in the toilet, how should you praise Allah?

• By saying 'Alhamdulillah' (all praise is due to Allah) only in your heart, but not out loud.

• By saying 'Alhamdulillah' loudly so everyone can hear.

• By not saying anything at all, neither in your heart nor out loud.

• By clapping your hands three times.

According to the passage, where should you NOT relieve yourself?

• On a stone

• Under a tree

• In public places

• In a source of water supply

• All of the above

Why should you avoid relieving yourself under a tree, even if it does not bear fruit?

• Because people may seek the shelter of its shade and get their clothes dirty, while any fruit that falls will be polluted.

• Because trees without fruit are considered unlucky.

• Because it will make the tree grow faster.

• Because animals may get scared away.

What should you avoid facing when relieving yourself outdoors according to the passage?

• You should avoid facing the qiblah.

• You should avoid facing the sun.

• You should avoid facing the wind.

• You should avoid facing the trees.

True or False: It is respectful to mention the name of Allah while using the toilet.

• True

• False