غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.
Ghufranak, alhamdulillahilladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is recited immediately after exiting the toilet. It's a moment to reconnect with our Creator, acknowledging His blessings even after fulfilling a basic bodily need.
How to Read
Recite it with sincerity and reflection, remembering the profound blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. The dua itself is short, making it easy to internalize and pronounce correctly. The first part, 'Ghufranak,' is a plea for Allah's pardon, acknowledging our inherent need for His mercy. The second part, 'Alhamdulillahilladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani,' is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for physical relief and health.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude and recognition of Allah's blessings. After the act of relieving oneself, a process that can involve discomfort or the expulsion of waste, this supplication reminds us that even such mundane functions are sustained by Allah's grace. It highlights two key blessings: the removal of harm ('al-adha') and the granting of well-being (''afani'). This practice trains the believer to see Allah's hand in every aspect of life, fostering constant awareness and thankfulness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) left the toilet, he would say: 'Ghufranak, alhamdulillahilladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani.' (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.)