بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male devils and the 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 area. It's a crucial step in preparing ourselves spiritually before engaging in an act of cleansing, acknowledging Allah's presence and protection even in spaces that are often overlooked.
How to Read
Recite this supplication clearly before stepping into the bathroom. It is customary to enter with the left foot after reciting this dua, and to exit with the right foot after making the dua for exiting.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we invoke Allah's protection against the evil influences and mischievous spirits that are known to frequent places of impurity. This act not only purifies our physical space but also shields our inner selves, ensuring our privacy and actions within the bathroom are conducted under Allah's watchfulness. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this to remind us that even in such mundane acts, our connection with Allah remains paramount.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ, when he entered the privy, used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil male jinn and the evil female jinn.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 142) and in another narration of Muslim: 'Bismillah. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.' (Sahih Muslim 375)