onceburned
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ORIGINAL: PenelopePitstop I heard once that Muslim men piss sitting down because that's what the Prophet Mohammed did. I would be curious to know if this is true. Any Muslims around? I'm not a Muslim but I had to look into that. It seems to be true, at least from what is recorded on an industry website and an Islamic website. http://www.restrooms.org/page03ar.html quote:
Muslims are encouraged to urinate while sitting or squatting and not while standing since this was the usual practice of the Prophet. Although standing is not forbidden as the Prophet is also reported to have done so. Squatting or sitting is said to be better since it is healthier for the body and there is less chance of urine splashing onto one’s body or clothes. Islam strictly prohibits direct contact with urine and feces as these are considered impure. http://www.anwary-islam.com/life/purity.htm] quote:
Discharge urine on soft ground, so that its drops do not splash around. Always pass the urine in a sitting posture. However, if the ground or some real hardship prevents from sitting down, you may urinate in a standing posture. Otherwise, in normal circumstances, it is a very dirty habit and should be strictly avoided. I have to agree with the very dirty habit comment. Since I am the one cleaning the restroom, I sit down to urinate. However, I exempt myself from this practice in public restrooms, not so much because someone else is cleaning it, but because they are often unbelievably filthy. In such circumstances, I prefer to keep my distance.
< Message edited by onceburned -- 3/12/2006 6:30:18 PM >
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