Dua for entering the bathroom | Why it’s important
As Muslims we say dua before entering the bathroom to seek protection from unwanted beings, impurities, and any harm or evil. Reciting the dua is significant because jinn and shaytan (Satan) can see and affect humans from places they cannot see. Hence, seeking refuge in Allah before entering the bathroom aims at bringing protection from any potential evil influences.
Additionally, bathrooms are generally unclean spaces due to the presence of impurities. It is believed that devils frequently frequent such places where impurities and people’s ‘awrahs (intimate parts of the body that must be covered) are uncovered. This is why Muslims are encouraged to say dua in this situation.
Before entering the bathroom, Muslims are encouraged to recite a dua, or supplication, seeking protection from unwanted beings and any harm or evil:
بِسْمِ اللهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
Transliteration: Bismillahi, Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal khubuthi wal khaba’ith.
English Translation: In the name of Allah, O Allah, I seek Your protection from unclean spirits, male and female.
This dua is based on a hadith narrated by Anas and recorded in Sahih Al-Bukhari (142) and Sahih Muslim (375). It is part of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who encouraged Muslims to say this dua for protection when entering and leaving the bathroom.