اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male evil spirits and the female evil spirits.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith
When to Read
This dua is recited *before* entering the bathroom or toilet area. It's a Sunnah practice to seek Allah's protection in a place that is often associated with impurities and the dwelling of shayatin (devils).
How to Read
Recite this dua clearly before stepping into the bathroom. It is recommended to enter with the left foot first and exit with the right foot first, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Saying this dua is a way of invoking Allah's name and seeking His safeguard.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful shield against the harm and whispers of shayatin, who are known to frequent places of impurity. By seeking refuge in Allah, we purify our intention and ask for protection, transforming an ordinary, even mundane, act into an act of worship and remembrance. It reminds us that even in private spaces, Allah's presence and protection are paramount.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet ﷺ, when going to relieve himself, used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil ones, male and female). Sahih al-Bukhari 6306. Another narration states: Anas reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to say when he entered the privy: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-jubri wa'l-jubayri wa'l-khubuthi wa'l-khaba'ith.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the outcast [or from bones and flesh], and from the evil ones, male and female). Sahih Muslim 375.