Does what disturbs the one praying, such as urination, defecation, and passing gas, fall under the same category as eating?
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The Shaykh : And does what disturbs a person, such as urination, defecation, and passing gas, fall under the same category as food and drink and other things that the soul is attached to? We say: If a person needs to urinate or defecate, he does not pray until he has relieved himself?
Answer: Yes, it falls under the same category. In fact, in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Bulugh al-Maram 2:119, meaning urination and defecation. Passing gas is like that; some people have severe gas that disturbs them. So we say: relieve this gas and these gases, then turn to your prayer.
Answer: Yes, it falls under the same category. In fact, in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
