Is it permissible to speak while relieving oneself?

Chapter on Cleaning oneself (Istitabah) and Impurity (Hadath)

Al-Mughni

Book of Purification

Book 2 · Issue 21 · Bab 6

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One must not speak while relieving oneself, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated that two men should not go out to relieve themselves exposing their private parts and speaking, as Allah detests that.