اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil things, male and female.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith
When to Read
This dua is recited *before* entering the bathroom or toilet. It's a practice the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to invoke Allah's protection upon entering a place where impurities are present and where the Shayatin (devils) are known to gather.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity just before stepping into the bathroom. It's a simple yet profound way to seek Allah's refuge. While some narrations mention entering with the left foot and exiting with the right, the primary Sunnah is the recitation of this dua as a shield.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we acknowledge Allah's dominion over all things, including places of impurity and the unseen forces that may be present. It's an act of seeking divine protection from any harm, whispered temptations, or negative influences while we are in a vulnerable state. The Prophet ﷺ taught us this specific dua to ward off the evil that might reside in such places. The scholars mention that 'al-khubuth' refers to the male devils and 'al-khaba'ith' refers to the female devils, indicating a comprehensive seeking of refuge from all evil entities.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he went to relieve himself, would say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil things, male and female.)