Volume 1, Book 4, Number 160:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Zaid:
The Prophet performed ablution by washing the body parts twice.
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 148:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqia at Medina) to an –
swer the call of nature at night. ‘Umar used to say to the Prophet “Let your wives be veiled,” but Al –
lah’s Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam’a the wife of the Prophet went out at ‘Isha’ time
and she was a tall lady. ‘Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so,
as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may
be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 149:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet said to his wives, “You are allowed to go out to answer the call of nature. ”
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Volume 1, Book 4, Number 150:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar:
I went up to the roof of Hafsa’s house for some job and I saw Allah’s Apostle answering the call of
nature facing Sham (Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon regarded as one country) with his back to –
wards the Qibla. (See Hadith No. 147).
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 141:
Narrated Usama bin Zaid:
Allah’s Apostle proceeded from ‘Arafat till when he reached the mountain pass, he dismounted,
urinated and then performed ablution but not a perfect one. I said to him, (“Is it the time for) the
prayer, O Allah’s Apostle?” He said, “The (place of) prayer is ahead of you.” He rode till when he
reached Al-Muzdalifa, he dismounted and performed ablution and a perfect one, The (call for)
Iqama was pronounced and he led the Maghrib prayer. Then everybody made his camel kneel down
at its place. Then the Iqama was pronounced for the ‘Isha’ prayer which the Prophet led and no
prayer was offered in between the two . prayers (‘Isha’ and Maghrib).
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 142:
Narrated ‘Ata’ bin Yasar:
Ibn ‘Abbas performed ablution and washed his face (in the following way): He ladled out a hand –
ful of water, rinsed his mouth and washed his nose with it by putting in water and then blowing it
out. He then, took another handful (of water) and did like this (gesturing) joining both hands, and
washed his face, took another handful of water and washed his right forearm. He again took another
handful of water and washed his left forearm, and passed wet hands over his head and took another
handful of water and poured it over his right foot (up to his ankles) and washed it thoroughly and
similarly took another handful of water and washed thoroughly his left foot (up to the ankles) and
said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle performing ablution in this way.”
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 143:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
The Prophet said, “If anyone of you on having sexual relations with his wife said (and he must say
it before starting) ‘In the name of Allah. O Allah! Protect us from Satan and also protect what you be –
stow upon us (i.e. the coming offspring) from Satan, and if it is destined that they should have a child
then, Satan will never be able to harm that offspring.”
Volume 1, Book 4, Number 144:
Narrated Anas:
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Whenever the Prophet went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, “Allah-umma inni a’udhu
bika minal khubuthi wal khaba’ith i.e. O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicked
things (evil deeds and evil spirits).”