Covering the head when entering the place of relief
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to cover his head whenever he wanted to enter the place of relief?
Answer:
This is narrated from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him); he used to cover his head when entering the place of relief, wrapping his head in his garment. They say it is because the hair absorbs the smell. Yes. Allah knows best. Yes. As for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), I do not know. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to cover his head whenever he wanted to enter the place of relief?
Answer:
This is narrated from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him); he used to cover his head when entering the place of relief, wrapping his head in his garment. They say it is because the hair absorbs the smell. Yes. Allah knows best. Yes. As for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), I do not know. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من أبواب أحكام التخلي — islamhouse.com (1:02:01)
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