Duas for the toilet and for wudu
Seeking refuge before entering, asking forgiveness on leaving.
Before entering the toilet, you seek refuge with Allah from the devils; on leaving, you ask Him for forgiveness. After wudu, you bear witness that there is no god but Allah. This page gives the first two duas with their verified text and source, and the meaning of the third.
The duas
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Before entering the restroom
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
Allâhumma innî a'ûdhu bika mina l-khubthi wa l-khabâ'ith
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male and female evil spirits.
Sahih al-Bukhari 142 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Bukhari -
After leaving the restroom
غُفْرَانَكَ
Ghufrânak
I seek Your forgiveness.
Sunan Abi Dawud 30 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani -
After completing wudu
I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, make me among those who constantly repent and among those who purify themselves.
Arabic text awaiting verification: we show it only once it is found word for word in the cited hadith.
| Collection | Duas | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Sahih al-Bukhari | 1 | sahih (authentic) · al-Bukhari |
| Sunan Abi Dawud | 1 | sahih (authentic) · al-Albani |
When to say them
The dua for entering is said before going through the door, not inside. The one for leaving, right after coming out.
The testimony after wudu is said once the ablution is complete; the wudu page describes each step.
Frequently asked questions
What should I say before entering the toilet?
The dua of refuge on this page, from Sahih al-Bukhari: you seek refuge with Allah from the devils, male and female.
What is said after wudu?
You affirm the oneness of Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and messenger. The page gives its meaning; its text is still awaiting verification.
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