1/1. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1 — Privacy When Relieving Oneself
Seclusion While Relieving Oneself
Hadith About Privacy When Relieving Oneself
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ بْنِ قَعْنَبٍ الْقَعْنَبِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَمْرٍو - عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ بْنِ شُعْبَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا ذَهَبَ الْمَذْهَبَ أَبْعَدَ .
Narrated Mughirah ibn Shu'bah: When the Prophet (ﷺ) went (outside) to relieve himself, he went to a far-off place.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 1English translation : Book 1, Hadith 1
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1
This hadith gives a clear lesson in toilet etiquette and personal privacy. Mughirah ibn Shu'bah narrates that when the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم went outside to relieve himself, he went to a far-off place. The main point is simple: a private matter should be kept private. The wording does not add extra details, so the explanation should stay focused on what is said. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم chose distance when relieving himself, showing modesty in action. For readers searching for a hadith about privacy in Islam, this narration shows that Islamic manners cover daily habits too. Even a basic human need is handled with care, dignity, and respect for others.
What we learn from this hadith
- Personal privacy is part of good manners.
- Relieving oneself should be done away from people when possible.
- Modesty can be shown through simple daily actions.
