Blessing when needing to relieve oneself
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Question
If someone recited a blessing of enjoyment and needed to relieve themselves but not urgently, is it permissible for them to recite the blessing initially, and if not, have they fulfilled their obligation post facto (what are the exact criteria)?
Answer
Hello and happy Purim
Someone who feels a slight need to relieve themselves and can delay for another 72 minutes may recite the blessing.
If they feel they cannot delay for 72 minutes, it is forbidden to recite the blessing. However, if they did recite it, they have fulfilled their obligation.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 92, Se'if 1.
Mishna Berura there, Se'if Katan 6-7, Biur Halacha there.