الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذَاقَنِي لَذَّتَهُ وَأَبْقَانِي حَيَاةً مِنَ السَّقَمِ
Praise be to Allah Who made me taste its pleasure and kept me alive with a life free from harm.
Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani ladhdhatahu wa abqani hayatan minas saqam
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the toilet. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude to Allah for the relief and well-being experienced, asking for continued protection from any potential ailments or discomfort that might arise after such a bodily function.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a heart full of gratitude after you have finished using the toilet and are about to leave the facility. The focus is on acknowledging Allah's blessings for the relief and for maintaining health.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua serves as an expression of immense gratitude to Allah for the physical relief and for preserving our health. It acknowledges that even simple bodily functions are blessings from Allah, and by thanking Him, we invoke His continued protection and care against any illnesses or discomfort that could follow. It fosters a habit of mindfulness and thankfulness in our daily actions.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn al-Harith: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you finishes using the toilet, he should say: Alhamdulillah alladhi adhaqani ladhdhatahu wa abqani hayatan minas saqam' (Praise be to Allah Who made me taste its pleasure and kept me alive with a life free from harm). (Sunan Ibn Majah 316)