الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
Praise be to Allah Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.
Al-hamdulillahil-ladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'afani
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after relieving oneself, specifically after leaving the bathroom. It's a moment where our bodies have undergone a process of expelling what was causing discomfort, and this supplication expresses gratitude for the relief and renewed physical comfort.
How to Read
Recite this dua once after finishing your ablutions and before leaving the bathroom. It's a concise expression of gratitude that can be said quietly or even internally. The emphasis is on sincere acknowledgment of Allah's blessing.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua acknowledges the physical processes our bodies undertake and thanks Allah for the relief and health He provides. By uttering this upon leaving the bathroom, we are practicing gratitude for a seemingly simple, yet fundamental, aspect of our well-being – the ability to function without discomfort. It trains us to see Allah's blessings in every facet of life, even those we might otherwise take for granted.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you finishes with his need (i.e. defecation), let him say: "Praise be to Allah Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being."' (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book of Purity, Hadith 392).