Saying Bismillah When Entering the Restroom
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It has been said that one should not say Bismillah when entering the toilet, because the toilet is not a place for seeking blessing, and what has been reported regarding this is weak. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
The one who said it is the weak one; the one who said this is the weak one. I mean, we leave the hadiths and go to words like this? It is not permissible to say this. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) says, "Say Bismillah," and you say, "Do not say Bismillah." Who says this? Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It has been said that one should not say Bismillah when entering the toilet, because the toilet is not a place for seeking blessing, and what has been reported regarding this is weak. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
The one who said it is the weak one; the one who said this is the weak one. I mean, we leave the hadiths and go to words like this? It is not permissible to say this. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) says, "Say Bismillah," and you say, "Do not say Bismillah." Who says this? Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من أبواب أحكام التخلي — islamhouse.com (56:24)
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