Ādāb al-Khalā’

1. Etiquettes of Entering the Toilet

He enters the toilet:

1. With his left foot.
2. He seeks refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan before entering.
3. He sits, leaning on his left side.
4. He does not speak except when necessary.

2. Disliked Acts When Answering the Call of Nature

The following are disliked to the extent of being prohibited (Makruh Tahrimi):

1. Facing the Qiblah or turning one's back toward it, even inside a building.
2. Facing directly toward the sun, moon, or the direction of the wind.
3. Urinating or defecating:

1. In water.
2. In the shade.
3. On a stone.
4. On a pathway.
5. Under a fruit-bearing tree.
4. Urinating while standing, except when there is an excuse.

3. Etiquettes of Leaving the Toilet

1. He leaves the toilet with his right foot.
2. He then says: "الحمد لله الذي أذهب عني الأذى وعافاني
“Praise be to Allah who removed the harm from me and granted me well-being.”