161. Dua for Leaving the Toilet

It is narrated on the authority of Aisha (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he came out of the toilet:

غُفْرَانَكَ

Dua for Leaving the Toilet English Transliteration

Gufraanak

Dua for Leaving the Toilet English Translation

I ask You (Allah) for forgiveness.

Ayesha (RA) said that Rasoolullah (ﷺ) used to say this dua when he came out of the toilet.

ReferenceSahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 30

Hadith about the Dua

Arabic Text

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كَانَ إِذَا خَرَجَ مِنَ الْغَائِطِ قَالَ: "غُفْرَانَكَ".

Translation

Aishah narrated that when the Prophet (ﷺ) exited from the toilet, he would say: "Ghufranak (I seek Your forgiveness)."

Frequently Asked Questions

After using the bathroom, Muslims clean themselves with water, usually using their left hand. If water isn’t around, toilet paper or even stones can be used. Eating in the toilet is not allowed at all. People also try to remember the bathroom dua, like the dua for leaving the toilet, before stepping out.

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