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Dua Entering

From Restroom Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The restroom azkar open with this short supplication said just before entering, in which the believer seeks refuge in Allah from evil, unseen beings — the male and female devils. It is a brief but protective dhikr for a place where remembrance is normally set aside.

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الذكر عند الخلاء (بِسْمِ الله) اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أَعـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبائِث.

Adh-dhkr 'nd al-khla' (bismi al-lh) al-llhuـmma 'iiniـy 'a'ـwdhu biـka miـna al-khuـbthi waalkhaba'ith.

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Meaning

In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from male and female evil, unseen beings.

When to recite

Say it once right before entering the restroom, beginning with the mention of Allah's name. This precautionary refuge-seeking is recommended before stepping into a place associated with impurity and the presence of devils.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Restroom Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is the dua for entering the restroom said?
It is said right before stepping into the restroom, beginning with Bismillah, then seeking refuge in Allah from male and female evil beings.
What does 'evil, unseen beings' (al-khubth wal-khaba'ith) mean here?
Al-khubth refers to male devils and al-khaba'ith to female devils; the supplication seeks refuge in Allah from both before entering a place where their presence is described as common.
How many times is this dhikr said when entering the restroom?
It is said once each time before entering, and you can follow the restroom azkar using the smart counter on this page.

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