Not facing or turning one’s back to the qiblah

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Etiquette of Answering the Call of Nature

Not facing or turning one's back to the qiblah

The Prophet (SAW) said: "When you go to relieve yourselves, do not face the qiblah or turn your backs to it."

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA)

Explanation

This etiquette preserves the honor given to the direction of prayer even during private, necessary acts.

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