Facing the Qiblah in Bathrooms When Relieving Oneself
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, in some bathrooms, may Allah reward you, the toilet is facing the direction of the Qiblah. What should be done in this case, especially since it is difficult for us to turn away when relieving ourselves?
Answer:
If it is inside a building, there is no harm in that. But if it is in the desert, it is forbidden. It is forbidden to face the Qiblah or turn one’s back to it in the desert. But if it is inside a building, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, in some bathrooms, may Allah reward you, the toilet is facing the direction of the Qiblah. What should be done in this case, especially since it is difficult for us to turn away when relieving ourselves?
Answer:
If it is inside a building, there is no harm in that. But if it is in the desert, it is forbidden. It is forbidden to face the Qiblah or turn one’s back to it in the desert. But if it is inside a building, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين [26] — alfawzan.live (1:00:52)
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