غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me that which is harmful and granted me well-being.
Ghufraanaka, alhamdu lillahil ladhee adh-haba 'annil adhaa wa 'aafaanee.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the bathroom (toilet). It's a beautiful reminder to acknowledge Allah's blessings of relief and health after fulfilling a natural bodily need.
How to Read
Recite this dua softly once after you have finished and are ready to exit the bathroom. It's a personal supplication, expressing gratitude and seeking Allah's forgiveness for any shortcomings.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua acknowledges Allah's relief from physical discomfort (the need to relieve oneself) and His granting of well-being ('afiyah). It’s a comprehensive expression of gratitude and reliance on Allah, seeking His forgiveness and protection as we re-enter our daily activities. The act of seeking forgiveness, even for something as natural as bodily functions, underscores the Muslim's constant need to turn to Allah. This practice, like many others taught by the Prophet ﷺ, embeds mindfulness and gratitude into our everyday routines.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he exited the toilet, would say: Ghufraanaka, alhamdu lillahil ladhee adh-haba 'annil adhaa wa 'aafaanee. (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me that which is harmful and granted me well-being.) — Sunan Abi Dawud 30, Sunan Ibn Majah 3075 (Hasan)