User talk:Asta bint Ahmad

Principles of Toilet Manners 1st principle Supplicate. While going into the toilet area, the Prophet, peace and blessings be uponhim, taught us to supplicate. So even for the act of reliving ourselves, which is an animal, natural act, he taught us the supplication, which you can say in English until you memorizetheArabic text: Allaahumma innee a‛oodhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khabaa'ith. “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all filth and nastiness (and from the world of jinn, thosethat may be involved in it).” The toilet is the area of filth and nastiness, and people abuse that area in different ways. Weare utilizing it in a careful and proper way pleasing to God, so that we go in and comeoutcleaning and protecting ourselves. And as a result of that, this act becomes anact of worship. So with this du’a with which we begin this act, on one hand, we seek Allah’s protectionfromthe external harm, and on the other hand, we are also asking for protection fromdoingthings, which are not appropriate there. torelieveourselves. This du’a does not apply if we go to the bathroom to wash our hands, makewudoo’ or take a shower. So when we enter bathroom for such purposes, wesay“bismillah” and not the du’a for protection. 2 nd principle You should conceal yourself from others. You don’t use the toilet in a way to be seen by others. It was the practice of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that he would go far away from homes and places wherepeople walked when he wanted to relieve himself till he was out of sight. Abdullah ibn Umar had stated: “When the Prophet, peace and blessings be uponhim, wanted to relieve himself, he would not raise his garment, until he lowered himself totheground.” (Sunan Abi Dawud) He stooped down and only then, he would raise his garment. If he had not doneso, hewould have exposed his awrah. So he was careful not to expose himself. And hedidthisafter secluding himself from the public around him, so he could not be seen easily. It is important to keep this in mind especially in today’s world where men use urinals andjust stand next to each other exposing themselves in public bathrooms. In some countries, where there is some Islamic concern, there are partitions in between the urinals, soyoudon’t see each other’s private parts, yet there is still chance that people may see it. So, it isbest to go to toilet area; clean the seat, sit on it and urinate there. 3 rd Principle When out in the open, you should neither face the qiblah (Mecca) or turn your back towardsit, because this is the direction in which we pray. If you are within the confines of a building, you are not obliged to do it. Some peoplegotothe extremes and when they find toilets facing the qiblah, they sit on it sideways. This is notnecessary. As long as you are within walls, it is not an issue. It is only when youareinanopen area, you should make sure or at least try not to face or have your back towards theqiblah. is that you are relieving yourself with conscious decisions being madeonseeking God’s protection, concealing awrah, and also avoiding direction of a prayer as yourdirection for relieving yourself. Thus, we are not going to the toilet the way animals do. When they need to, they just lift up their leg and do their business. And this is howtherestof the world does it as well. For us, Muslims, it is not so. Everything that we do, we dowithaconsciousness of Allah, so we do it the right way. We are also conscious of other people; wedon’t just do the business and leave, so the next person comes up and says “Ah! What isthis?” No! We don’t do that. We leave it clean. We are concerned about other peoplesincethey have rights and also we don’t mistreat the toilet. 4 th Principle You should urinate sitting as much as possible. If the toilet seat is dirty, and there is no way to clean it, then you lift up the seat andurinate. But you have to be very careful, and avoid splatter of urine on your clothes in any wayyoucan, because you cannot pray in such clothes. So sitting and avoiding splash-backispreferable. When you are in a country where there are no special toilet arrangements, you shouldcarrytiss ue with you, even a container into which you can put water. You should be consciousand prepare yourself ahead, not to end up in a situation where you don’t have anythingtoclean yourself with. If it is happening to you for the first time then you are excused. However, if you have been there and you have experienced it, then you shouldnot becaught up in the same situation for a second time, and you should prepare yourself beforetime. 5 th Principle: You should avoid the splatter of urine as mentioned in the 4th principle. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, happened to pass by twogravesand said: “They, their occupants, are being punished, but they are not tormentedfor amajor sin. One of them did not shield himself from urine, and the other made gossip.”(Saheeh muslim) 6th Principle Do not go to the bathroom and converse with neighbouring people. This is somethingdisliked and discouraged very strongly. It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "A man passed by the Prophet, peace and blessingsbeupon him, while he was urinating and greeted him with the salam, and he did not returnthegreeting." (Saheeh Muslim) If a person gives you salaams, it is his right and an obligation upon you to return it, but theProphet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did not return it while he was urinating. This shows the seriousness of talking while in toilet, since he taught that it is an obligationtoret urn the greeting. However, what can be done is to delay the return of salams after youhave done your wudoo’. Muhajir came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while he was urinating. Hesaluted him. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did not returnthesalutation to him until he performed ablution. (Abu Dawood) 7 th principle Relieve yourself in areas which are appropriate for it. There are some areas which are specifically prohibited by the Prophet, peace andblessingsbe upon him. Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Fear the two things that bring curses.”They asked, “What are the two things that bring curses, O Messenger of Allaah?” Hesaid: “When a person relieves himself in the road where people walk or in the place wheretheyseek shade.” (Abu Dawood) Naturally, if you are walking and you happen to step in some faeces, then definitely youaregoing to be very upset and you say “may Allah curse the person who did this.” So inorder toavoid being in that situation Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, toldusnot to do that. Besides the curse there is lot of inconvenience for people. And also donot goand relieve yourself where people take shade and rest. So go to a place where peopleareunlikely to step into. 8 th Principle It is also prohibited to relieve yourself in standing water, since it is probably a place, suchasa lake or a pool, where people take water for drinking or bathing, and thus urinatingthereo nly pollutes it. However, it is acceptable if one is swimming or inside the river or streamand happens to urinate there, because the water is flowing. So the Messenger of Allah forbade urinating into standing water. ( ibn Maja).

NATURE
Nature is wonderful! I like nature. Nature is beautiful in rainfall.

~LIFE ~
Whatever is going on in your life, don’t call it quits. You’ve come this far. Do you think the Almighty will abandon you? Don’t let doubt and despair set in. Hold on tight because He knows what you’re patiently enduring. He is always on your side. Trust Him! Asta bint Ahmad (talk) 09:25, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

SHIRK
What is Shirk (Polytheism) and its manifestations (in Islam)? What is Shirk? Shirk basically is polytheism, i.e. the worship of others along with Allah. It also implies attributing divine attributes to any other besides Allah. Asta bint Ahmad (talk) 17:55, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

November 2018
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REFLECT
Reflect Reflection in our faith is emphasized throughout the Quran and Sunnah. Reflecting both on His creation and our own selves. Check your heart, body and mind. Ask yourself questions; How is your heart with Allah? What are the illnesses in your heart that need purification? How is your health? What can you do to take better care of yourself? How are you doing mentally? Have you been swarmed with negative thoughts? Ask yourself what you are grateful for and reflect on the favours that Allah has bestowed upon you. SubhanAllah, the amount of times He has saved you and how apparent and encompassing his Rahma is if only you reflect. We should truly acknowledge our current state and always strive for improvement. As the greatest Jihad is of the nafs. ﻛَﺬَٰﻟِﻚَ ﻧُﻔَﺼِّﻞُ ﺍﻟْﺂﻳَﺎﺕِ ﻟِﻘَﻮْﻡٍ ﻳَﺘَﻔَﻜَّﺮُﻭﻥَ "Thus do We explain the Signs in detail for those who reflect." [10:24] Asta bint Ahmad (talk) 17:48, 21 December 2018 (UTC)