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.