غُفْرَانَكَ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
Seeking Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.
Ghufranaka, al-hamdu lillāhil-ladhi adh-haba 'annil-adha wa 'afani
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the toilet, as a way of expressing gratitude to Allah for the ease with which bodily functions are performed and for removing discomfort.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a heart full of gratitude. The act of seeking Allah's forgiveness (Ghufranaka) acknowledges our shortcomings, while praising Allah for the blessing of good health and the seamless functioning of our bodies. It's a moment of quiet reflection and thankfulness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude for two essential blessings: relief from discomfort and the restoration of health. It reminds us that even the most basic bodily functions are miracles of Allah's creation and management. By acknowledging these blessings, we strengthen our connection with Allah and fulfill a part of our obligation to thank Him for His countless favors. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to show us the importance of recognizing Allah's mercy in every aspect of our lives, even those we might take for granted.
Source & Authentication
‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) came out (of the toilet), he would say: Ghufranaka, al-hamdu lillāhil-ladhi adh-haba ‘annil-adha wa ‘afani. (Seeking Your forgiveness. All praise is due to Allah, Who removed from me the harm and granted me well-being.) — Sunan Abi Dawud 30. The hadith is classified as Hasan by some scholars due to supporting narrations.