Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Divine Favor and Continued Blessings After Relieving Oneself

Leaving Bathroom
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 30

غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي

I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the annoyance and gave me well-being.

Ghufranak, alhamdulillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani

When to Read

Immediately after exiting the toilet or place of relieving oneself.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity after you have finished and are ready to leave the restroom. It's a moment to express gratitude and seek continued mercy from Allah. Some narrations mention reciting it once, others thrice, but the core is this beautiful expression.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a beautiful expression of gratitude to Allah for two immense favors: the removal of something harmful from our bodies and the granting of well-being. By acknowledging these blessings, we open the door for Allah's continued favor and mercy upon us throughout our day. It’s a small practice that keeps our hearts connected to our Creator even in the most private of moments.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he came out of the toilet: 'Ghufranak, alhamdulillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani.' (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the annoyance and gave me well-being).
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 30
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