الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذَاقَنِي لَذَّتَهُ وَأَبْقَانِي صِحَّةً فِي نَفْسِي وَعَافِيَةً فِي جَسَدِي وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
All praise is for Allah, Who gave me its taste and kept me healthy in my soul, and well-being in my body, and allowed me to remember Him.
Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani ladhdatahu wa abqani sihhhatun fi nafsi wa 'afiyatin fi jasadi wa adhina li bidhikrih
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the bathroom (toilet/restroom). It's a moment to pause and reflect on the body's functions and Allah's blessings in maintaining them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind upon finishing your business in the bathroom and emerging from it. Focus on the meaning of thanking Allah for the natural processes of your body, its health, and the ability to remember Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a beautiful expression of gratitude for the seemingly simple yet profound blessings of bodily health and function. It acknowledges Allah's role in sustaining us, enabling us to experience relief, and granting us the capacity to remain conscious of Him. Recognizing these blessings fosters humility and a deeper appreciation for our well-being, which is often taken for granted.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas that when the Prophet ﷺ used to go out of the toilet, he would say: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani ladhdatahu wa abqani sihhhatun fi nafsi wa 'afiyatin fi jasadi wa adhina li bidhikrih.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 335)