غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.
Ghufranak, alhamdulillahi alladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'afani
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after exiting the bathroom, especially if you have been experiencing illness. It’s a profound way to acknowledge Allah's mercy for relieving your suffering and restoring your health.
How to Read
Recite it sincerely, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's forgiveness and expressing gratitude for relief from discomfort and the return of well-being. It's said after leaving the toilet area.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates two fundamental aspects of our relationship with Allah: seeking His forgiveness and expressing gratitude for His blessings. When we are ill, we are often at our most vulnerable. This dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, reminds us to turn to Allah for pardon and thank Him for the relief He bestows, recognizing that even the removal of physical discomfort is a significant blessing. It fosters humility and a constant awareness of Allah's continuous favor in our lives.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: When he came out, he would say: Ghufranak. (Meaning: I seek Your forgiveness). And he would say: All praise is due to Allah, who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being. (Sunan Abi Dawud 30, graded Hasan by Al-Albani. Sunan At-Tirmidhi 7, graded Sahih by Al-Albani).