160. Dua Before Entering the Toilet
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he entered the toilet:
Dua Before Entering the Toilet in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
Dua Before Entering the Toilet English Transliteration
Bismillaah, Allaahumma 'innee 'A'oodhu bika minal-khubuthi walkhabaa'ith
Dua Before Entering the Toilet English Translation
In the Name of Allah. O Allah, I seek protection in You from the male and female unclean spirits.
Ali (RA) said, Rasoolullah (ﷺ) said: When one of you goes to a secluded place by the call of nature, the covering of the genitals of the children of Adam from the eyes of the jinn is to say "Bismillah".
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا دَخَلَ الْخَلاَءَ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ " . تَابَعَهُ ابْنُ عَرْعَرَةَ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ. وَقَالَ غُنْدَرٌ عَنْ شُعْبَةَ إِذَا أَتَى الْخَلاَءَ. وَقَالَ مُوسَى عَنْ حَمَّادٍ إِذَا دَخَلَ. وَقَالَ سَعِيدُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ.
Narrated Anas: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to answer the call of nature, he used to say, "Allah-umma inni a`udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba'ith i.e. O Allah, I seek Refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things (evil deeds and evil spirits). [Bukhari: 142]
Benefits of dua before entering the toilet
When you say the dua before going in the toilet, you feel calm and safe from things you cannot see. This dua keeps you safe and helps you remember to stay clean and have good manners.
- It keeps away bad things and dirt, just like the Islamic dua teaches us
- It helps you remember to say Bismillah before you go in the bathroom for more safety
- It follows the way Prophet Muhammad taught us to say dua before going in the toilet
- It helps you think about being clean and showing respect to Allahwhen you say allahumma inni
- It helps Muslims remember to ask for safety by saying the bathroom dua
- It helps you make good habits for all your prayers and every day things
When to Recite dua before entering the toilet
You should say the dua before you go in the toilet every time. Saying this dua before you step in keeps you safe and close to Allah’s care.
- Before you go in the bathroom at home, say the dua for safety
- If you use a public bathroom, say the dua quietly before you go in for protection
- When you teach kids how to use the bathroom, help them say the dua before going in
- If you travel or go to new places, remember to say the dua before you enter the toilet for peace
How to Perform dua before entering the toilet
To say the dua before going in the toilet, you need to have a clean heart and follow easy steps. These steps help you do it right and make it simple for every Muslim.
- Stand outside the bathroom and say Bismillah softly before you go in
- Say allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-khubuthi walkhabaa’ith and think about what you say
- Go in with your left foot first, just like the sunnah says for dua before toilet
- Stay quiet until you come out, and remember the good manners of bathroom dua
Summary
The dua before going in the toilet is a short Islamic dua. It keeps you safe from bad things and helps you remember to have good manners in private places. The dua uses words like Bismillah and allahumma inni to ask Allahfor safety when you go in the bathroom.
When you say the dua before going in the toilet, you follow the sunnah, stay clean, and feel safe from things you cannot see. Doing this every day helps Muslims stay close to Allahin all things, big or small.