Bathhouse
7 sayings
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The best of houses is the bathhouse for in it the Fire [of Hell] is remembered and [bodily] dirt is removed.
al-Faqih, v. 1, p. 115, no. 237; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 139 link
Three things cause weight gain and three others cause weight loss. As for those that cause weight gain excessive use of the bathhouse, smelling sweet fragrance and wearing soft clothing. And as for those that cause weight loss, they are: eating too many eggs, fish and unripe dates.
al-Khisal, p. 155, no. 194; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 139 link
Three things destroy the body and may even kill it: eating [cooked] meat that has been left overnight, entering the bathhouse after overeating and having intercourse with the elderly.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 76, p. 75, no. 19; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 139 link
Do not enter the bathhouse except after you have put something in your belly that will cool the heat of the stomach for that strengthens your body. And do not enter the bathhouse with a full stomach.
Makarim al- Akhlaq, v. 1, p. 125, no. 298; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 139 link
Going to the bathhouse every alternate day causes weight gain, and going every day causes the fat around the kidneys to melt away.
Makarim al- Akhlaq, v. 1, p. 126, no. 303; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 140 link
The Almighty Allah will cover with His Own cover one who goes to bathroom wrapping a cloth around himself.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 47 link
The Almighty Allah will save him from the boiling water of Hell one who goes to the bathroom and avoids seeing private parts of a brother in faith.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 48 link
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