Ibn Bazz: Ruling on performing Wudu' inside the bathroom

Ruling on performing Wudu' inside the bathroom Q: What is the ruling on performing Wudu' (ablution) in the bathroom? 

A : There is nothing wrong with performing Wudu' in the bathroom, if necessity calls for it. You should pronounce Tasmiyah (saying, "Bismillah [In the Name of Allah]") when beginning Wudu', as Tasmiyah is Wajib (obligatory) according to a group of scholars and a stressed Sunnah (supererogatory act of worship following the example of the Prophet) according to the majority; consequently, it is not to be neglected. The person performing Wudu' may pronounce it and the condition of Karahah (reprehensibility) is eliminated, because Karahah is eliminated in situations where there is necessity to pronounce Tasmiyah. Thus, a Muslim is ordered to pronounce Tasmiyah at the beginning of Wudu' and then proceed. 

As for Shahadah (Testimony of Faith), it should be pronounced outside the bathroom, because this is a place for relieving oneself. When you finish Wudu', you should say Shahadah outside the bathroom. If the bathroom is a place just for Wudu' with no toilet or urinal, then it is permissible to pronounce Shahadah, because it is not a place for relieving oneself. 

( Part No : 10, Page No: 29)