ุบูููุฑูุงููููุ ุงููุญูู ูุฏู ููููููู ุงูููุฐูู ุฃูุฐูููุจู ุนููููู ุงูุฃูุฐูู ููุนูุงููุงููู
Your forgiveness (I seek). All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.
Ghufranak, al-hamdu lillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited immediately after exiting the bathroom (toilet). It's a moment of transition, moving from a private act of cleansing to rejoining the world, and this supplication acknowledges Allah's role in both processes.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning: acknowledging your need for Allah's forgiveness and expressing gratitude for the physical relief and well-being He has granted you. The initial 'Ghufranak' can be understood as seeking forgiveness for any shortcomings during your time in the bathroom or for any unexpressed gratitude, followed by direct praise for His blessings.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude and recognition of Allah's favors. It highlights that even seemingly simple bodily functions are blessings from Allah. By thanking Him for removing 'harm' (al-adha), which refers to bodily waste, and for granting 'well-being' ('afani), we train our hearts to see every aspect of our lives as a gift from our Creator. This cultivates humility and strengthens our connection with Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) left the toilet, he would say: 'Ghufranak, al-hamdu lillah alladhi adh-haba 'anni al-adha wa 'afani.' (Your forgiveness (I seek). All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.)