Dua for Before entering the toilet

 

Anas Ibn Malik (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) narrated that, "Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the toilet, he would say: 'A'udhu Billahi minal-khubthi wa'l-khaba'ith (I seek refuge with Allah from male and female devils)." – Sunan Ibn Majah 298.

The source for the dua before entering the toilet, recommended to be recited before entering the toilet, has been cited by Al-Bukhari 1:45 and Muslim 1:283. So, the dua can be cited as reliable and authentic. It is also Sunnah to recite this dua before one steps inside the toilet to avoid harm from Shayateen.

One must remember that the believers have been instructed not to linger in the toilet for too long and to leave immediately once all activities are finished. The etiquette taught by Islam is to step inside the toilet by putting your left foot first and exit the toilet by putting your right foot outside first. Other Islamic etiquette also instructs to practice silence when inside the toilets and avoid unnecessary speaking. These guidelines protect us from Shaytan and Jinns, who are known to reside in unclean places (such as toilets)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ

Bismillaahi. Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-khubthi walkhabaa'ith.

In the Name of Allah. O Allah, I seek protection in You from the male and female unclean spirits.

[Hisnul 10] [Al-Bukhari 1/45, Muslim 1/283, Fathul-Bari 1/244]

Dua for Before Entering the Toilet – Benefits

There are several benefits to reciting this Dua that are as follows:
 

• Reciting this dua provides protection from the harm of Jinns and Shayateen.
• Develops a habit and mindset of seeking Allah's protection in every action, which can also help gain blessings in your task
• Since it is a Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), reciting the dua can help get rewards from Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).

Can I Say Bismillah in The Toilet?

Many people wish to recite Bismillah before they make their wadhu. However, it's not uncommon to wonder whether it is appropriate to recite a dua once you're inside the toilet. However, scholars are of the opinion that it is makruh (disliked) to mention the name of Allah in the toilet. Others seem it appropriate to recite it in one's heart without uttering it out loud.

What Are the Etiquettes of Entering the Toilet in Islam?

Muslims are recommended to enter the toilet by putting their left foot inside the toilet first and leave by putting their right foot outside first. Moreover, avoid speaking or talking unnecessarily in the washroom, and make sure to recite the above-mentioned dua before you enter for protection of your awrah from evil Jinns.