غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي.
I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me well-being.
Ghufranak, alhamdulillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'aafani.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the toilet or bathroom, as a reflection on Allah's blessings of health and relief.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity after cleansing yourself and preparing to leave the place of impurity. It's a moment to turn your heart towards Allah in gratitude for His favors.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication combines seeking Allah's forgiveness with acknowledging His immense blessings. By saying 'Ghufranak' (I seek Your forgiveness), we admit our shortcomings and dependence on His mercy. The second part, 'Alhamdulillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'aafani' (All praise is due to Allah, who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me well-being), is a profound recognition of Allah's power to remove impurities and restore health. This dual acknowledgment purifies the heart and strengthens the connection with our Creator.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When he exited the toilet, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would say: 'Ghufranak, alhamdulillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'aafani.' (I seek Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me well-being.)'