بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from devilish jinn, males and females (or from evil and wicked things).
Bismillahi, 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 of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek Allah's protection from impurities and evil spirits associated with such places.
How to Read
Recite this supplication **before you step into the bathroom**. It's recommended to enter with the left foot and exit with the right foot, as this is generally the Sunnah for entering places of impurity and exiting places of honor. Utter the dua softly.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we follow the beautiful Sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ. It serves as a spiritual shield, asking Allah to protect us from the harmful influences that may be present in places of impurity. It also reminds us that even in the most mundane and private acts, we are in Allah's presence and seeking His safeguarding.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ, when he entered the toilet, used to say: Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). In another narration: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith. (Sahih Muslim 375). The word 'khubuth' refers to male devils, and 'khaba'ith' refers to female devils.