Najasaat means those things which are considered unclean by Shariat.

Najasaat are unclean by themselves and make other things unclean when touched.

For anything to become Najis (unclean) it has to touch something that is Najis and even the Najasat can only spread if either one or both the things are wet or even moist.

SO... a dry Najasat does not make another dry thing Najis.

Some of the Najasaat are:

Toilet Etiquette:

Mustahab: It is Mustahab to enter the toilet with the left foot and leave with the right foot.

Haraam:

• It is Haraam to face the Qibla, or to have your back to Qibla, when sitting on the toilet. (If your toilet faces Qibla, then sit slightly sideways on it).

After urinating, wash off the Najasaat first, then:
a. if using a bottle wash twice (better thrice) and
b. if washing with running water through a hose pipe then washing once is enough.

• It is Makruh to urinate whilst standing
• It is Makruh to suppress or constrain your urge for urine or excretion, and if it is injurious to your health, it becomes Haraam.

Wajib:

• After relieving the bowels, the part of the body concerned may be cleaned with water or with a cloth or even with paper, as long as the cloth or paper used itself is Pak and dry.
• It is Wajib to use 3 separate pieces, even if the body becomes clean before that. If, however, after using 3 pieces, the body is still not clean extra pieces should be used until it becomes clean.

Exercise: Introduction to Najasaat and Toilet Etiquette:

Try and answer without looking at the notes. Ask for help from your teacher and parents wherever you need it. Use the Risala (Islamic Laws) too.

1. If you pat a dog on a hot sunny day at the Park will you hand be Najis? Why?

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2. When you moved to a new house the toilet was facing Qiblah. What will you do when you need to go to the toilet? Why?

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3. Sabira had to use the toilet in the hotel where they had gone for dinner. There was no water but she was able to find a roll of tissue. How will she clean herself?

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