Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Entering the Bathroom: Seeking Refuge from Evil

Entering Bathroom
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 142

ุจูุณู’ู…ู ุงู„ู„ู‡ูุŒ ุงู„ู„ูŽู‘ู‡ูู…ูŽู‘ ุฅูู†ูู‘ูŠ ุฃูŽุนููˆุฐู ุจููƒูŽ ู…ูู†ูŽ ุงู„ู’ุฎูุจูุซู ูˆูŽุงู„ู’ุฎูŽุจูŽุงุฆูุซู

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In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil and evil-doers (male and female devils).

Bismillah, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba'ith

When to Read

This dua is recited just before entering the toilet or bathroom. It's a moment we often do without much thought, but the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ taught us to seek protection even in these private spaces.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity before stepping inside the bathroom. It's a beautiful way to remember Allah even in a place that is typically associated with being away from His remembrance.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a powerful shield against the whispers and temptations of Shaytan. The bathroom is a place where we are vulnerable, and invoking Allah's protection is a practical way to maintain spiritual awareness and seek refuge from evil influences that might try to affect our minds or actions.

Source & Authentication

Anas narrated that the Prophet (๏ทบ) said, 'When one of you enters the toilet, he should say: Bismillah, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba'ith.' (In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil and evil-doers.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 142
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