Sunnahs And Duas Upon Entering And Leaving The Toilet – Part 1

1.        For the purpose of istinjah, take along water and lumps of clay. To use three lumps of clay or three stones is mustahab (preferable). If circumstances prevail, then this will be sufficient. Due to (clay lumps), difficulties are experienced in flushing the toilets. Thus, the Ulama have advised that toilet paper should be used so that the flush is not spoilt.

2.        It was the practice of Rasulullah to visit the toilet with his head covered and with his shoes on.

3.        Before entering the toilet recite this dua:
(Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibne Majah)
Trans:   O Allah! I seek your protection from the male and female Jinns.
Note: Mullah Ali Qari (R.A) has written in Mirqaat that with the blessings of the recitation of this dua, a veil is cast between the person visiting the toilet and the evil Jinns. Hence they are unable to see one’s private parts. He has also written that the () of the word can be read with either a dhamma (Pesh) or a Saakin (Jazm).

4.        When entering the toilet, enter with the left foot.

5.        When removing the undergarment, it is better to lower oneself towards the ground as much as easily possible and thereafter remove the garment.

6.        When coming out from the toilet, step out with the right foot first and then recite this dua:

Trans:   O Allah! I seek forgiveness from you. All praise is due to Allah who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me safety.

Source: Pyare Nabi Ki Pyari Sunnatain

Author: Aarif Billah Shaykh Ul Arab Wal Ajam Hazrat e Aqdas Maulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahab Db