ุบูููุฑูุงููููุ ุงููุญูู ูุฏู ููููููู ุงูููุฐูู ุฃูุฐูููุจู ุนููููู ุงูุฃูุฐูู ููุนูุงููุงููู
I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is for Allah, Who removed harm from me and granted me well-being.
Ghufraanak, al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'aafaanฤซ
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after exiting the bathroom (toilet/restroom). It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's blessings in clearing oneself of physical impurities and seeking His forgiveness for any shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite it aloud or inwardly with sincerity, focusing on the meaning. The dua is divided into two parts: first seeking forgiveness ('Ghufraanak'), then thanking Allah for removing harm and granting wellness ('al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'aafaanฤซ').
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses both seeking forgiveness and expressing gratitude. It acknowledges the relief from physical discomfort and impurity, recognizing Allah as the sole source of well-being and purity. By asking for forgiveness, we humbly admit our own imperfections even in performing natural bodily functions, and by thanking Allah, we cultivate contentment and awareness of His constant blessings.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) when he emerged from the toilet, would say: Ghufraanak, al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'aafaanฤซ. (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is for Allah, Who removed harm from me and granted me well-being.)