Is it permissible to eat food without washing hands after relieving oneself?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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It is permissible to eat immediately after relieving oneself without washing hands with water. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) partook of dates with his Companions after coming down from a mountain pass and having attended to his needs, without touching water.