Toilet etiquette facts,
The Islamic faith has particular rules regarding personal hygiene when going to the toilet. This code is known as Qadaa al-Haajah.
Issues of chirality, such as whether one uses the left or right hand and the foot used to step into or out of toilet areas, are derived from hadith sources. The only issue which the Qur'an mentions is the one of washing one's hands especially following going to the toilet which is mentioned in verse 5:6.
Rules
A Muslim must first find an acceptable place away from standing water, or people's pathways or shade. They are advised that it is better to enter the area with the left foot, facing away from the Al-Qiblah.
While on the toilet, one must remain silent. Talking, answering greetings or greeting others is strongly discouraged. When defecating together, two men cannot converse, nor look at each other's private parts, and especially not handle each other's private parts. A man should not touch his private parts with the right hand.
The Islamic prophet Muhammad specified that one should use an odd number of stones (preferably three) to cleanse the anal orifice after defecation and then proceed to a different location to wash it with water. Use of toilet paper in place of stones is now acceptable, but washing with water is still needed for ritual purity. When leaving the toilet, one is advised to leave with the right foot, and also say a prayer - "Praise be to Allah who relieved me of the filth and gave me relief.". This is similar in concept to the Asher Yatzar prayers said by orthodox Jews when leaving the toilet in which they thank God for the openings used to defecate/urinate.
(source:wikipsdia)
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