3/32. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 375b — Seeking Refuge Before the Lavatory
What should be said when entering the area in which one relieves himself
Seeking Refuge With Allah Before Entering the Lavatory
Sahih Muslim : 375b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 375b
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ - عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ " أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الْخُبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ " .
`Abdul `Aziz Narrated from:
I seek refuge with Allah from the wicked and noxious things.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 375bIn-book reference : Book 3, Hadith 153USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 3, Hadith 730
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 375b
This hadith gives another wording of the dua before entering the lavatory. It is transmitted with the same chain, and the wording is: “I seek refuge with Allah from the wicked and noxious things.” The message is short, but it teaches reliance on Allah in a very normal part of life. The narration does not mention a long ritual or extra action. It simply records words of protection. For readers searching for the authentic toilet dua, this hadith helps show that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used a brief supplication linked to entering such a place. The focus is on asking Allah for refuge, not on adding details beyond the report.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used words of refuge with Allah in this situation.
- The wording is brief and easy to remember.
- The narration teaches dependence on Allah in private daily moments.
