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How can a person conceal himself from the jinn (genie)when in the toilet?
Islam Q & A ^ | 25 Aug, 2002 | Answer Supervised by Shaikh: M. S. Al-Munajjid

Posted on 08/25/2002 11:41:54 AM PDT by Salman

Question:

Are we alone when in the bathroom? Can there be Jinn in with us? If so, what steps do we need to take to protect our modesty?.

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

It is known that the jinn can see people, but people cannot see the jinn. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, he [Shaytaan] and Qabeeluhu (his soldiers from the jinn or his tribe) see you from where you cannot see them”

[al-A’raaf 7:27]

Because the shayaateen (devils) are evil, they like to frequent dirty places. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Bad statements are for bad people (or bad women for bad men) and bad people for bad statements (or bad men for bad women). Good statements are for good people (or good women for good men) and good people for good statements (or good men for good women)…”

[al-Noor 24:26]

Hence the shayaateen frequent the places where humans relieve themselves, and they want to do them harm.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) has told us what we should do so that Allaah will protect us from the evil of the shayaateen when we enter the toilet. That is that before entering the place, the Muslim should say, “Bismillaah, Allaahumma inni a’oodhu bika min al-khubthi wa’l-khabaa’ith (In the name of Allaah, O Allaah, I seek refuge with You from evil and from the male and female devils).”

Al-Tirmidhi (no. 606) narrated from ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “A screen will be placed between the eyes of the jinn and the ‘awrah of the sons of Adam when one of them enters the toilet, if he says ‘Bismillaah (in the name of Allaah).” (Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 496).

Abu Dawood (6) and Ibn Maajah (296) narrated that the Prophet peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “These toilets are visited (by jinn), so when any one of you goes to the toilet, let him say, ‘Allaahumma inni a’oodhu bika min al-khubthi wa’l-khabaa’ith (O Allaah, I seek refuge with You from evil and from the male and female devils).’” (Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Ibn Maajah, 241).

The word hushoosh, translated here as toilets, refers to places where people relieve themselves, and it includes the “water closets” that are in people’s houses.

“Visited (by jinn)” means that they are frequented by the devils, with the intent to cause harm to people.

Khubth means evil and khabaa’ith means evil souls, namely the devils, both male and female. So one is seeking refuge with Allaah from evil and from those who do evil.

From ‘Awn al-Ma’bood.

If the Muslim says this du’aa’ before entering the toilet, Allaah will grant him refuge from the devils.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

The benefit of saying Bismillaah is that it conceals a person. The benefit of seeking refuge with Allaah is that one is turning to Allaah from evil and from the male and female devils, for this place is filthy (khabeeth) and a filthy place is the abode of those who are evil (khubatha’). So it is the abode ofthe devils. Thus it is appropriate if one wants to enter the toilet to say “A’oodhu Billaah min al-khubthi wa’l-khabaa’ith (I seek refuge with Allaah from evil and from the male and female devils)” so that he will not be harmed by evil or by the evil souls.

Al-Sharh al-Mumti’, 1/83.

And Allaah knows best.

Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com)


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: genie; islam; jinn; theyrenotkidding; toilet
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To: Salman
We had a toilet like that once, "frequented by devils with intent to cause harm to people." As in high plumbing bills.

After 3 or 4 repairs, we junked it and put in a 1920's model.

41 posted on 08/25/2002 3:40:49 PM PDT by crystalk
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To: All
I suspect it is only places where MUSLIMS relieve themselves, that have any problem with infestation by the jinn.
42 posted on 08/25/2002 3:44:13 PM PDT by crystalk
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Bismillaah????

Pepto-Bismillaah? Well that won't keep them out of the crapper. Allah or no allah (Blood on the hands of his "peaceful" followers be upon him).
43 posted on 08/25/2002 7:13:18 PM PDT by Audit_Jesse
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To: crystalk; Salman
When I first read that I thought you has typed in "j*sm", not jinn. My mistake entirely.

Of course, from what I know about some Muslim superstitions and actions, being afraid of j*sm comin' to get you in the bathroom is entirely plausible.

Now back to your evening musings on FR. My apologies again.
44 posted on 08/25/2002 8:00:49 PM PDT by texas booster
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To: Salman
So, the evil spirits are most likely to visit when one is sitting on the toilet. Must be a cultural thing.
45 posted on 08/25/2002 8:21:09 PM PDT by DBtoo
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To: billorites
If you ever used a toilet in an Islamic country you'd be afraid too.

I found Ukraine a charming place filled with wonderful people during a two-week tour in 1992. The novelty wore off in the men's room on the way out. The primary airport of a nation the size of France, and they couldn't, or didn't care to, keep the toilets clean. Any corner MacDonalds in the USA does better.

46 posted on 08/26/2002 1:49:46 PM PDT by TomSmedley
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To: TomSmedley
Well, I suppose I'll buy stock in McDonalds's before I invest in the Ukraine.

BTW, just back from France. Visited lots of McDonalds there (got three kids.)

Nice, efficient, Unisex bathrooms were a little unsettling and creepy, but you can get a beer or a bottle of wine with your Big Mac.

I think that proves they've pretty much won the battle of cultural superiority with the U.S.

47 posted on 08/26/2002 6:11:03 PM PDT by billorites
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To: Salman
And Allaah knows best.

Hello? Are you listening, CBS? Please make a note of that phrase for when you need to name a replacement situational comedy for when you finally get rid of Perkie's Evening news.

48 posted on 12/22/2006 11:37:29 AM PST by C210N (Bush SPIED, Terrorists DIED!)
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To: Salman

A courtesy flush will take care of any Jinns hiding in the bowl.


49 posted on 12/22/2006 11:49:31 AM PST by linn37 (Love your Phlebotomist)
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To: SarahW
Well, actually, he does expect that you leave your caca without the camp, just like a good Scout:

Deuteronomy 23:12-14 "Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad: And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee."

50 posted on 12/22/2006 12:03:14 PM PST by yatros from flatwater
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