Can I Say Bismillah in the Bathroom When Performing Wudu? Understanding the Legality

Hi again! In several previous articles, I have explained the legality of saying Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) before performing wudu. I highly recommend that you read those articles to gain a better understanding of the discussion on Bismillah and wudu. Now, in this article, I will address an important question: can I say Bismillah in the bathroom when performing wudu?

Regardless of your reason for opening this article, I am confident you are seeking an explanation about the legality of saying Bismillah in the bathroom when performing wudu. Don't worry! I will not disappoint you today. That’s what I will explain now. Trust me! Just read this article to the end!

Places You Can Use for Wudu

Hi! First of all, I will describe the places where you can perform wudu. Understanding this is essential because it relates to the main topic of this article. Additionally, I want you to know where you can perform wudu without worrying about it being invalid.

In general, if you read various Islamic legal literature regarding wudu, you will notice that it often does not specify the places where you can perform it. The reason, in my view, is that the discussion about it is not a fundamental one. For this reason, discussions about wudu focus on what should be done before, during, and after wudu, as well as what can invalidate it.

So, what are the places you can use for wudu?

Honestly, you can perform wudu anywhere. You can do it in the bathroom, outside the bathroom, in a river, in the sea, and so on. Some Muslims choose not to perform wudu in the bathroom and even recommend against it because they worry that their bodies will become unclean (najis).

Read Also: What Types of Farts Break Wudu?

One important point I want to emphasize here is that if you perform wudu in the bathroom and your body becomes unclean (najis), your wudu is still valid. This is because what breaks wudu is hadas (الحَدَثُ), whether it is small hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) or large hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَكْبَرُ), not uncleanliness (najis).

Can I Say Bismillah in the Bathroom?

Hi! Are you still with me? Now, I will explain the answer to a question related to the main topic of this discussion: Can I say Bismillah in the bathroom? This is one of the basic questions you need to understand well if you want to grasp the main question in this article. Additionally, some Muslims may not understand this issue clearly, and I don't think you want to be among them, right?!

• Briefly, there are a few important points I will mention before I answer the question:
• Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) is a form of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
• Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) is not part of the verses of the Quran.
• There are different opinions regarding the legality of saying dhikr in the bathroom. Some Islamic law experts argue that it is better not to say dhikr in the bathroom (first opinion). However, other Islamic law experts contend that you can say dhikr silently in the bathroom, ensuring that no sound of dhikr can be heard (second opinion).

Now, can I say Bismillah in the bathroom?

There are two answers to this question:

• If you base your argument on the first opinion, then it is better not to say Bismillah in the bathroom.
• If you rely on the second opinion, then you can say Bismillah in the bathroom as long as you do not make any audible sound.

Can I Say Bismillah in the Bathroom When Performing Wudu?

Hi! Now, I will explain the main topic of this discussion: Can I say Bismillah in the bathroom when performing wudu? It is important that you understand the explanation below very well so that you have no more questions about it in your mind. Of course, if you still have questions, feel free to write them in the comment section. I would love to engage in a dialogue with you.

If you have understood the explanation regarding the legality of saying Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) in the bathroom, you will be able to answer the main question of this discussion quite easily. If you still have doubts, consider the answers below:

• If you base your argument on the first opinion, which states that it is better not to say Bismillah in the bathroom, then you should not say Bismillah in the bathroom for wudu.
• If you use the second opinion, which allows you to say Bismillah in the bathroom as long as you do not make any audible sound, then you can say Bismillah in the bathroom for wudu as long as no sound is heard.

Do you have questions? Please write them in the comment section!