The ruling on facing the qiblah when relieving oneself
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Question:
Abu Mu'adh from al-Qway'iyah says: What is the ruling on facing the qiblah inside houses or in the desert when relieving oneself?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement regarding buildings. If one turns away from the qiblah, that is better and more cautious. Otherwise, the issue is subject to disagreement among scholars. Some say it is forbidden to face the qiblah or turn one's back to it absolutely. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that, whether in a building or in open space. Other scholars hold that there is no objection to it in a building, because there is a barrier between one and the qiblah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was seen relieving himself while facing the direction of Sham and turning his back to the Ka'bah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Abu Mu'adh from al-Qway'iyah says: What is the ruling on facing the qiblah inside houses or in the desert when relieving oneself?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement regarding buildings. If one turns away from the qiblah, that is better and more cautious. Otherwise, the issue is subject to disagreement among scholars. Some say it is forbidden to face the qiblah or turn one's back to it absolutely. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that, whether in a building or in open space. Other scholars hold that there is no objection to it in a building, because there is a barrier between one and the qiblah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was seen relieving himself while facing the direction of Sham and turning his back to the Ka'bah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/228 — archive.org (14:47)
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