بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male and female devils.
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. The bathroom is a place where impure substances are kept and where jinn and shayatin are known to frequent. Seeking Allah's protection at this threshold is a practical application of the Prophet's ﷺ teachings to guard ourselves against unseen evils.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, ideally before stepping in with your left foot. It's an invocation of Allah's name and a direct plea for protection. The emphasis is on the heart's connection to the words, asking for refuge from specific evils associated with such places.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a beautiful example of how Islam guides us in every aspect of life, even in mundane activities like visiting the toilet. By reciting this, we acknowledge Allah's dominion over all places and beings, seen and unseen. It protects us from the whispers and mischief of devils (khubuth for male devils, khaba'ith for female devils or evil things in general) who might be present in such a place. It also instills a constant remembrance of Allah, turning an ordinary act into an act of worship and seeking divine safeguarding.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he went to answer the call of nature, would say: 'Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). This narration, found in the chapter 'What to say when entering the privy,' highlights the specific context and occasion for this dua.