The dua (supplication) for entering the toilet in Arabic is:
(بِسْمِ اللَّهِ). اللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
This transliterates to: "(Bismillahi) Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith."
Meaning of the Dua:
- (بِسْمِ اللَّهِ) - (Bismillahi): In the name of Allah. This phrase is said before many actions as a way of seeking blessings and acknowledging Allah.
- اللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُـوذُ بِـكَ - (Allahumma inni a'udhu bika): O Allah, I seek refuge with You. This is a plea for protection.
- مِـنَ الْخُـبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ - (minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith): From all evil and evil-doers. "Al-khubth" refers to male evil, and "al-khaba'ith" refers to female evil. Some scholars interpret this as protection from male and female jinn (supernatural creatures). More generally, it is seeking refuge from all forms of wickedness and harmful things.
Significance of Reciting This Dua:
Reciting this dua before entering the toilet is a Sunnah (practice of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). It serves as a protection from harmful influences, both physical and spiritual, that may be present in such a place. The toilet is traditionally considered a place where jinn reside.
When to Recite the Dua:
This dua should be recited before entering the toilet. It's best to say it quietly, so as not to mention Allah's name within the toilet itself.
