27th Jumad-al-Ulaa 1427 – 23rd June 2006 Bismihi Ta’aalaa
(1) Though Shariah exhorts Muslims to be vigilant and avoid all types of impurities, this particular hadith emphasises the need to exercise specific caution when urinating as urine droplets can splash on to body and clothes very easily.
This can be understood from the last words of the Hadith, ‘…..because most of the punishment of the grave will be due to this.”
(2) The Hadith applies to those who are careless when passing urine, do not avoid slashes and are negligent in ensuring a thorough Istinjaa is carried out.
This includes ‘Istibraa’ i.e. Ensuring that urine droplets have come out completely before washing as it is quite possible for urine drops to flow after Istinjaa has been rushed through. One should use toilet paper to absorb the droplets before washing.
As for intentionally allowing oneself to be defiled, Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Qur’an, “Verily Allah (SWT) loves those who repent excessively and loves those who remain pure.”
Therefore it does not behold a believer to intentionally allow impurities such as urine to come on to his body or clothes though he may wash it off later.
(3) When urinating outdoors, one should ensure that this is carried out sitting down on soft ground where the urine can be absorbed or a high place where urine can flow downwards.
Care must be taken that droplets do not splash on to the body or clothes.
Allah (SWT) Knows Best,
————————————– (Mufti) Abdullah Patel Halal Food Guide
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