بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all foul things, male and female (devils).
Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.
When to Read
This supplication should be recited just before entering the bathroom or toilet. It's a moment when we are transitioning into a place that requires a different etiquette, and it's a perfect opportunity to invoke Allah's protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua before stepping into the bathroom with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. Understand that you are seeking Allah's protection from unseen evils that may reside in such places. It's a practice that cleanses our intention and seeks divine safeguarding as we attend to a natural, but private, human need.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we are following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who taught us the importance of seeking refuge in Allah even from unseen evils. This practice not only protects us from physical impurities but also from spiritual harm and the whispers of Shaytan, ensuring that even our most private moments are sanctified by remembrance of Allah. It’s a beautiful reminder that Allah’s protection encompasses all aspects of our lives.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he went to the privy, used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all foul things, male and female (devils)).