149. Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah)
Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah) in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّه
Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah) English Transliteration
Bismillaah
Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah) English Translation
In the name of Allah.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When one of you undresses or is uncovered, the veil between the human genitals and the eyes of the jinn is called 'Bismillah'.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ الرَّازِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَكَمُ بْنُ بَشِيرِ بْنِ سَلْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا خَلاَّدٌ الصَّفَّارُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ النَّصْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي جُحَيْفَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، رضى الله عنه أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " سَتْرُ مَا بَيْنَ أَعْيُنِ الْجِنِّ وَعَوْرَاتِ بَنِي آدَمَ إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُهُمُ الْخَلاَءَ أَنْ يَقُولَ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ وَإِسْنَادُهُ لَيْسَ بِذَاكَ الْقَوِيِّ . وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنْ أَنَسٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَشْيَاءُ فِي هَذَا .
Ali bin Abi Talid (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that : the Messenger of Allah said: "The screen between the eyes of the jinns and nakedness of the children of Adam when one of you enters the area of relieving oneself is saying: 'Bismillah.'" [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 606]
Benefits of Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah)
Saying Bismillah before taking off clothes brings safety and respect, as taught in masnoon dua and followed by Muslims everywhere.
- Gives safety from hidden beings when saying Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim
- Makes a person remember Allahby saying Bismillah in Arabic
- Helps keep modesty in mind before taking off clothes
- Shows kids why Bismillah is important in English and Arabic
- Brings blessings to daily things like doa membuka pakaian
- Reminds us to follow Islamic ways in all actions, even when wearing new clothes
When to Recite Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah)
Saying Bismillah before undressing is an easy way to bring blessings and safety to daily life.
- Before going in the bathroom to undress, say the dua for safety in Allah’s name
- When changing clothes at home, say Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim softly
- Before taking off clothes outside or in public, remember the dua for safety
- When helping kids change, teach them to say Bismillah in Arabic or Bismillah transliteration
- Any time you take off clothes for washing, remember this masnoon dua
How to Perform Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah)
Saying Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah) is easy and helps you remember Allah’s help and safety.
- Stand still and say Bismillah in Arabic or Bismillah transliteration before taking off clothes
- If you are in a rush, say in the name of Allahquietly before removing clothes
- Teach kids what Bismillah means and help them make it a habit as a dua for safety
- Try to remember this Islamic dua every time you change or take off clothes
Summary
Dua Before Undressing (Bismillah) makes changing clothes a time to remember Allah. By saying Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim or Bismillah in Arabic, Muslims bring blessings and safety to daily life. This small act connects us to Islamic dua and reminds us to be modest.
Making it a habit to say the dua for safety before undressing helps both grown-ups and kids live with care and thanks. It keeps respect in daily life and follows the sunnah. Remembering this dua brings comfort and a feeling of safety in every part of life.