1. Home Page
  2. Sahih Muslim [English]
  3. The Book of Purification
  4. Chapter: Cleaning oneself after relieving oneself
  5. Hadith Number 264

Hadith Number 264

setting

Abu Ayyub reported

The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) said: Whenever you go to the desert, neither turn your face nor turn your back towards the Qibla while answering the call of nature, but face towards the east or the west. Abu Ayyub said: When we came to Syria we found that the latrines already built there were facing towards the Qibla. We turned our faces away from them and begged forgiveness of the Lord. He said: Yes.

By accessing or using the Site, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.