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Wash hands thrice before inserting it into a container to remove water.
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It is mustahab to use toilet paper. Therefore you should take it with you to the toilet if there is none available.
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Always wear your shoes and cover your head.
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Before entering with the left foot first, read the following dua:
Allahumma inni a’uthubika Minal-Khubuthi Wal-Khaba’ith
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Lower yourself as much as possible before you undress for Istinja.
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Any item (ring, locket etc.) that has the Names of Allah or His Nabi on it should be removed before entering. Do not face the Qiblah whilst relieving yourself.
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Do not talk except out of dire need.
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Do not utter the Name of Allah in the toilet under any circumstances.
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The right hand should not touch the private parts under any circumstances. The left hand should be used to clean and wash yourself.
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Be very careful of urine drops that may splash.
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If there is no toilet available, ensure that you look for a place that is secluded and private.
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Do not ever relieve yourself in places where people generally walk or rest, such as under trees or in walkways.
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You should always sit and urinate. If this is done in the veldt, you should find soft ground so that the urine does not splash.
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First use toilet paper before you wash yourself with water.
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Step out of the toilet with the right foot first.
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Once outside the toilet, recite the following dua:
Ghufranaka. Al-hamdu Lil-lahil-ladhi Adhhaba ‘Annil Adha Wa Afani
[Tirmidhi, Nasai, Ibn Majah, Bukhari and Muslim]
