Seeking privacy, away from the sight of others
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Etiquette of Answering the Call of Nature
Seeking privacy, away from the sight of others
The Prophet (SAW) would go some distance away when he needed to relieve himself.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud, graded Hasan, on the authority of Al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah (RA)
Explanation
Seeking distance and privacy reflects basic modesty in this necessary but private act.
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