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

[crystalk]

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.

[crystalk]

I suspect it is only places where MUSLIMS relieve themselves, that have any problem with infestation by the jinn.

[Audit_Jesse]

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).

[texas booster]

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.

[DBtoo]

So, the evil spirits are most likely to visit when one is sitting on the toilet. Must be a cultural thing.

[TomSmedley]

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.

[billorites]

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.

[C210N]

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.

[linn37]

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

[yatros from flatwater]

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."