اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil jinn, male and female.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith
When to Read
This dua is recited just before entering the place of excretion – the bathroom or toilet. It's a moment we often do not think much about, but even in these private moments, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to remember Allah and seek His protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity before stepping into the bathroom. It is traditionally recommended to enter with the left foot after reciting the dua, and to exit with the right foot after reciting the dua for leaving the bathroom (which is a separate supplication). **Entering the Bathroom:** > **Arabic:** بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ > **Translation:** In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil jinn, male and female. > **Transliteration:** *Bismillah, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith* **Exiting the Bathroom:** > **Arabic:** غُفْرَانَكَ > **Translation:** I seek Your forgiveness. > **Transliteration:** *Ghufranaka*
Virtues & Benefits
This simple act of seeking refuge in Allah before entering such a place serves several vital purposes. The bathroom is a place where one is exposed and vulnerable, and it's also where impurities are removed. By reciting this dua, we acknowledge that even in our most private moments, Allah's protection is sought. It also serves as a reminder that jinn and Shaytan are present everywhere, and seeking Allah's refuge is a shield against their whispers and temptations. It cultivates mindfulness and a constant connection with Allah, transforming mundane actions into acts of worship.
Source & Authentication
Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: "When the Prophet ﷺ went to answer the call of nature, he would say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil jinn, male and female.)" (Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Sahih Muslim 375)