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Sahih al-Bukhari 148 (Book 4, Hadith 14) #148
Facing Away from the Qibla During Necessities

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was seen answering the call of nature while facing Sham with his back towards the Qibla.

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar: I went up to the roof of Hafsa's house for some job and I saw Allah's Messenger answering the call of nature facing Sham (Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon regarded as one country) with his back towards the Qibla. .
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنْ وَاسِعِ بْنِ حَبَّانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ ارْتَقَيْتُ فَوْقَ ظَهْرِ بَيْتِ حَفْصَةَ لِبَعْضِ حَاجَتِي، فَرَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ يَقْضِي حَاجَتَهُ مُسْتَدْبِرَ الْقِبْلَةِ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الشَّأْمِ‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  necessities  *  direction  *  sham  *  salat  *  daruriyyat  *  qiblah  *  ashsham

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect Allah's commands even during necessities like relieving oneself or taking a shower.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith narrates an incident in which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was seen answering the call of nature while facing away from the Qibla. This is a reminder that during certain necessities such as relieving oneself or taking a shower, it is permissible to face away from the direction of prayer. It is important to note that this does not apply to other forms of worship such as prayer and recitation of Quran; these must always be done facing towards Mecca and its direction known as Qibla. This hadith also teaches us about being mindful and conscious even during necessities; we should still maintain our modesty and respect for Allah's commands even when we are alone or in private settings.

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