الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذَاقَنِي حَلَاوَتَهُ وَأَبْقَانِي قُوَّةً بِي. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ.
Praise be to Allah who made me taste its sweetness and kept strength within me. Praise be to Allah who granted me well-being in my body, returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him.
Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani halawatahu wa abqani quwwatan bi. Alhamdulillah alladhi 'afani fi jasadi wa radda 'alayya ruhi wa adhina li bi dhikrih.
When to Read
This dua is recited after emerging from the toilet, expressing gratitude for the body's functions and recovery from any strain or discomfort experienced.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation of Allah's blessings. It is a personal expression of gratitude. There are no specific strict timings beyond after completing the act.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude for the seamless functioning of our bodies, often taken for granted. It acknowledges Allah's grace in providing physical health and the ability to perform bodily functions, as well as the return of our souls and the opportunity to remember Him. It fosters a mindset of constant thankfulness for Allah's blessings, both overt and subtle.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you comes out of the toilet, let him say: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani halawatahu wa abqani quwwatan bi. Alhamdulillah alladhi 'afani fi jasadi wa radda 'alayya ruhi wa adhina li bi dhikrih.' (Praise be to Allah who made me taste its sweetness and kept strength within me. Praise be to Allah who granted me well-being in my body, returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him.)