Should I recite this dua inside the bathroom?

Dua When Entering the Bathroom | Authentic Bathroom Dua

Islamic daily etiquette includes seeking Allah's protection before entering the bathroom. This supplication is reported from the Prophet ﷺ.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ

Transliteration

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith.

Translation

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male and female devils.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Hadith on seeking refuge before entering the toilet

Authenticity: Sahih

The dua seeks Allah's protection from harmful and impure beings before entering the bathroom.

Before entering the bathroom.

Recite the dua before entering the bathroom.

The Arabic wording and translation should be kept consistent with the verified hadith source. Do not recite Allah's name inside the toilet.

It teaches the believer to seek Allah's protection and remember Him before entering the bathroom.

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Sahih al-Bukhari 142

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to answer the call of nature, he used to say this dua.

Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Sahih Muslim 375

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

The Prophet ﷺ would say this supplication upon entering the place of relieving himself.

Content type: Hadith

Tags: dua entering bathroom bathroom dua entering toilet dua toilet dua sunnah

No. Recite it before entering. It is disliked to mention the name of Allah inside the toilet.