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Entering the bathroom

Quick answer

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from male and female devils.

When to recite

Recite this when entering the bathroom. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Muslim 375. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
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Transliteration

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith

Meaning in English

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from male and female devils.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Muslim 375
Common questions
What does Entering the bathroom mean?

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from male and female devils.

When should I recite Entering the bathroom?

Recite this when entering the bathroom. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

What is the source for Entering the bathroom?

Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Muslim 375.

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