Currently, there are hardly any uniform design specifications for the construction of ablution places at mosques in Saudi Arabia. Designs of ablution places are usually copied from designs of ablution places in other mosques or based on individual perspectives. Based on the researchers’ anecdotal observations, most of these designs are nonergonomic, uncomfortable, and less user-friendly for ablution in either sitting or standing position, especially for the elderly. In such designs, water splashing is common because of inappropriate heights of platforms or seats, insufficient distances between seats and faucets, and improper shapes and depths of water drain. The purpose of the present study is to present the design of a novel ergonomic ablution place to ensure comfortable, safe, and hygienic conditions. The design is particularly related to the size and height of seat, height and distance of faucet from the seat, depth and slope of water drain, and height and width of the platform. The design was implemented at four mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia. Modifications at ablution places were made according to the proposed design and were appreciated by the local community. The design was communicated to the Directorate of Mosques in Arar and agreed upon for implementation in other mosques.

目前，在沙特阿拉伯清真寺的洗手间建设方面几乎没有统一的设计规范。洗礼场所的设计通常是从其他清真寺的洗礼场所的设计中复制的，或者是根据个人的观点而复制的。根据研究人员的轶事观察，这些设计大多数都不符合人体工程学，不舒适，而且对于坐着或站着的洗手液（特别是对于老年人）而言，使用起来不太方便。在这样的设计中，由于平台或座椅的高度不合适，座椅与水龙头之间的距离不足以及排水孔的形状和深度不当，导致水的飞溅很普遍。本研究的目的是提出一种新颖的人体工程学沐浴场所，以确保舒适，安全和卫生。该设计尤其与阀座的尺寸和高度，水龙头与阀座的高度和距离，排水孔的深度和斜率以及平台的高度和宽度有关。该设计在沙特阿拉伯Arar的四个清真寺实施。根据建议的设计，在洗手间进行了修改，并得到了当地社区的赞赏。该设计已传达给位于阿拉尔的清真寺局，并同意在其他清真寺中实施。