The ruling on the remembrance of Allah in washing areas near the restrooms

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on the remembrance of Allah in the washing areas near the restrooms?

The Shaykh:
When one enters the restroom, he is not prevented from the remembrance of Allah. He does not remember Allah with his tongue, but there is no harm in remembering Allah with his heart. As for with his tongue, he is prevented from remembering Allah until he exits. He only remembers Allah before entering: he says, "In the name of Allah," puts his left foot forward, enters, and relieves himself. When he exits, he remembers Allah after exiting. Yes.

The questioner:
The washing area is outside. Hmm? The washing area is outside.

The Shaykh:
If there are two sections, a section for washing only, and a section for restrooms with doors for relieving oneself, then the prohibition is only inside the place for relieving oneself. As for the washing areas designated only for ablution, there is no harm in that. Yes.