بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evils and evil spirits.
Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.
When to Read
This dua is recited just before entering the bathroom or toilet. It is a Sunnah practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to recite this supplication as a way of seeking protection before entering a place where one might be exposed or vulnerable.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity before stepping into the bathroom. Some scholars mention that it is preferable to say 'Bismillah' before the rest of the dua, and that the Prophet ﷺ would enter with his right foot and exit with his left, reciting different duas for each.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua serves as a powerful reminder of our absolute dependence on Allah for protection, even in the most private of moments. By seeking refuge in Allah from 'al-khubuth wal-khaba'ith' (evil and evil spirits), we acknowledge that these places can be havens for shayatin (devils). This supplication, therefore, is not just about physical cleanliness but also spiritual purification and seeking divine safeguarding from unseen evils. It cultivates humility, reminding us that we need Allah's protection everywhere, at all times.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When one of you wants to enter the privy, he should say: Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6299). This narration emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's protection even before entering a place of necessity. The term 'al-khubuth' refers to male devils and 'al-khaba'ith' refers to female devils.