بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil jinn, male and female.
Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately before entering the bathroom (toilet/washroom). It is a practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek protection before entering a place where impure things are present and where evil spirits are known to congregate.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity before stepping into the bathroom. It is recommended to enter with the left foot and exit with the right foot, mirroring the dua's supplication for protection from evil before the act and a return to purity afterwards.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we are following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and seeking Allah's protection from any potential harm or negative influence associated with such places. The impurity within the bathroom is a physical reality, and it's also a place where Shayateen can gather. This supplication is a shield, drawing Allah's guardianship over us during a moment of vulnerability. It reminds us that even in the most mundane of acts, our connection with Allah remains paramount.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When one of you enters the privy, 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 jinn, male and female.) Narrated by Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) on the authority of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.