BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
Let's discuss more about the ahadith quoted in the morning reminder.
Firstly, his saying in the first Hadeeth, “Whenever the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, went to…” indicates adherence and keeping doing it (went to) means if he wants to enter and this is what was stated explicitly in the narration of Al-Bukhaari, may Allaah have mercy upon him: “Whenever the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, wants to enter…” It is like the saying of Allaah The Almighty: "So when you recite the Quran, [first] seek refuge in Allaah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].} [Quran 16: 89], meaning if one wants to recite Quran he should seek refuge in Allaah The Almighty.
As for the open space, it refers to any place prepared for answering the call of nature such as in the bush, even if it is called water closet, toilet and the like.
As for his saying (’A‘oothu billaah) it means seeking protection and refuge in Allaah from all evil things.
As for his saying (…minal-khubthi walkhabaa’ith…), it is the plural of the Arabic word Khabeeth which refers to the male devils, and it was said, it may also refer to evil, Kufr (disbelief), and devil. As for Al-Khabaa’ith, it is the plural of Khabeethah which refers to the female devils.
Secondly, this Hadeeth refers to the importance of Thikr (i.e. remembering Allaah The Almighty) in all places. Therefore, the Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him, used to say this invocation before entering the toilet and sitting to answer the call of nature. That is because the places of answering the call of nature are the houses of the jinn and devils. Thus, the one who enters it should seek the refuge of Allaah The Almighty from such devils, be males or females.
To be continued in shaa ALLAH
May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. AMIN
