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Q1) Is it forbidden to face or turn away from the Qibla while relieving oneself?
Q2) What is the criterion for facing or turning away, is it based on the body or the private parts?
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Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):
A1) It is strongly recommended to avoid facing or turning away from the Qibla while relieving oneself with the front parts of the body, even if the private parts are directed elsewhere.
A2) It is also strongly recommended to avoid facing or turning away with the private parts while relieving oneself, even if the person is not facing or turning away.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Issue 54 + Commentary on Al-Urwah Al-Wuthqa, Vol. 1, Chapter on the Rules of Relieving Oneself, Issue 14.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
A1) It is forbidden to face or turn away from the Qibla while relieving oneself, and it suffices to deviate slightly to be considered turning away from the direction of the Qibla.
A2) It is forbidden to turn away from or face the Qibla with the front parts of the body, which include the chest and abdomen, even if the private parts are directed away from it. The criterion is the common understanding of facing and turning away, and it seems that the knees are not included in this. It is recommended to avoid facing the Qibla with the private parts only, even if the front parts of the body are not directed towards it.
Source: Special Inquiry + Facilitated Jurisprudential Rules, Issue 85.
May you be successful in all good.