Covering the head before entering the toilet?
Question
Q. I was told that it was necessary to wear a scarf when I enter the bathroom as it is Shaytaans home. Please can you clarify whether this is true or not
Answer
The Hadith indicates that the Shayateen inhabit impure places such as the toilet and therefore the head should be covered when entering the toilet. Sayyidatuna Aa’ishah(Radiyallahu Anha) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to cover his head whenever entering the toilet. (Bayhaqi).
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/covering-the-head-before-entering-the-toilet/
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