غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
"I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me well-being."
*Ghufranaka, al-hamdu lillāhi alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani*
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the toilet or bathroom. It's a moment of transition, moving from a state of cleansing to rejoining the worldly affairs. Reciting it marks a gratitude for the purification and relief experienced.
How to Read
Recite this dua softly after you have finished your business in the bathroom and are about to step out. It’s a personal supplication, acknowledging Allah's blessings in a very practical and personal way. The emphasis is on sincerity and the heart's connection to the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses gratitude for two immense blessings: relief from physical discomfort ('al-adha') and the restoration of health and well-being (''afani'). By seeking forgiveness ('Ghufranaka'), we also acknowledge our shortcomings and humbly ask for Allah's mercy. It's a beautiful way to start anew after a private moment, carrying the remembrance of Allah into our daily interactions and activities, which can illuminate our path and guide our actions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When the Prophet (ﷺ) left the toilet, he would say: Ghufranaka, al-hamdu lillāhi alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani. (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me well-being.)'