بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil jinn, male and female.
Bismillaah. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khabaa'ith.
When to Read
This is the dua recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited upon entering the bathroom (toilet). While the specific wording is for seeking refuge from jinn, the act of saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before any action is a general Sunnah, reminding us to begin everything with Allah's name. The underlying principle for this dua extends to expressing gratitude for the blessings that allow us to relieve ourselves, a function often taken for granted.
How to Read
Recite this dua just before entering the bathroom or as you are about to step inside. It's a private dua, to be said silently. The 'Bismillah' is a recognition of Allah's protection over us even in such private spaces. The second part of the dua is a specific supplication for protection, which is a form of acknowledging our reliance on Allah for our well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge with Allah upon entering the bathroom is a Sunnah practice that acknowledges the unseen presence of jinn, whom the Prophet ﷺ taught us to seek protection from in such places. By reciting 'Bismillah', we invoke Allah's name for protection and blessing. This practice also fosters a habit of remembering Allah in all circumstances, including those that are often considered mundane or private. It cultivates humility and gratitude for the basic bodily functions that Allah has provided and preserved for us, like digestion and excretion, which are essential for health and survival.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet ﷺ used to say when he entered the privy: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khabaa'ith." (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil jinn, male and female.)