Supplication Before Entering & After Leaving the Lavatory
Context & Islamic Significance
Before entering the toilet, one should enter with the left foot and seek Allah's protection from male and female evil jinn. The Prophet (ﷺ) would consistently recite a specific supplication before entering (Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Sahih Muslim 375). This is an essential daily protection Sunnah.
📖Verses & Hadiths for Recitation
1 texts / referencesAllahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khabaa'ith.
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say upon entering the lavatory: 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the male and female evil spirits (jinn).'
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari English
🌿How to Perform (According to Sunnah)
Before entering the washroom, say 'Bismillah', then recite: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khabaa'ith'. Enter with the left foot. Upon leaving, step out with the right foot saying 'Ghufraanak' (I seek Your forgiveness).
Important Safety & Shariah Note
Ruqyah is a means of seeking Allah's protection and healing; it does not replace medical care. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for illnesses. Never wear amulets/talismans or visit fortune-tellers/sorcerers.
Related Topics
Morning & Evening Daily Protection Adhkar
The morning and evening supplications taught by the Prophet ﷺ are the believer's strongest spiritual shield against the evil eye, witchcraft, satanic whispers, and harmful creatures. Reciting them consistently brings peace and divine safeguarding.
Protection Before Sleep & Ayat al-Kursi
Reciting Ayat al-Kursi before going to sleep ensures that an appointed guardian angel from Allah stays over you, and no devil can approach you until the morning (Bukhari 5017). Combining it with the Three Quls repels nightmares and harmful unseen entities.