# Dua After Leaving the Bathroom: 'Ghufranak' — Arabic… | UKPT > The single-word Sunnah dua the Prophet ﷺ said after leaving the toilet — Ghufranak (Your forgiveness, O Allah). Arabic text, English translation and the… *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/dua-after-leaving-the-bathroom · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Daily Duas · 28th April 2026 · 3 min read ·Kaiser Khan # Dua After Leaving the Bathroom: 'Ghufranak' — Arabic, Meaning & Tirmidhi Hadith Quick Answer The Prophet ﷺ left the bathroom with one of the shortest duas in the Sunnah — a single word: Ghufranak. That single word, asking for Allah's forgiveness immediately after relieving the body, contains a beautiful piece of wisdom that most people miss. Last updated 17 July 2026 The single-word Sunnah dua the Prophet ﷺ said after leaving the toilet — Ghufranak (Your forgiveness, O Allah). Arabic text, English translation and the wisdom behind it. The Prophet ﷺ left the bathroom with one of the shortest duas in the Sunnah — a single word: Ghufranak. That single word, asking for Allah's forgiveness immediately after relieving the body, contains a beautiful piece of wisdom that most people miss. ## The dua after leaving the bathroom غُفْرَانَكَ Ghufranak. (I ask) Your forgiveness, O Allah. (Jami at-Tirmidhi 7, Sunan Abi Dawud 30, Ibn Majah 300 — narrated by Aisha (RA), graded Sahih) ## Why ask for forgiveness here? Scholars give two beautiful explanations. First: while you were inside the bathroom you were unable to remember Allah aloud, so on leaving you ask forgiveness for that absence of dhikr. Second: your body has just released harmful waste — a great mercy that, had it been blocked even for a few days, would have caused you serious harm. So you immediately turn to the One who removed that harm and ask for forgiveness, because your tongue could never thank Him enough for this small daily favour. ## The story behind the dua Aisha (RA) narrated: 'When the Prophet ﷺ left the toilet, he would say: Ghufranak.' The simplicity is striking — one word that captures both humility (we are weak creatures who need to relieve ourselves) and gratitude (we are weak creatures whose Lord still cares for us). ## How to use the dua - Step out with your right foot first. - As you step out, quietly say 'Ghufranak'. - Make wudu if you intend to pray, recite Qur'an or sleep. ## Hadith reference Reported by Aisha (RA) in Jami at-Tirmidhi (7), Sunan Abi Dawud (30) and Sunan Ibn Majah (300). Graded Sahih by Imam at-Tirmidhi himself, Al-Hakim and Al-Albani. Keep this site free No adverts, no tracking. A contribution covers hosting and the daily rebuild — it never buys a listing, a method or a mosque’s place in the directory. [Support the site](/support#readers) [Charity partners](/support#charities) ## More from the Knowledge Hub [ Community ### Muslims on the Frontline: How British Muslims Showed Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7 min read ](/blog/muslims-on-the-frontline-covid-community-response)[ Charity & Impact ### UK Muslims: Britain's Most Generous Faith Community — The Numbers Behind Muslim Charity 7 min read ](/blog/uk-muslims-most-generous-givers)[ Mosque Stories ### East London Mosque: Over 90 Years at the Heart of Britain's Muslim Community 6 min read ](/blog/east-london-mosque-heart-of-the-community)[ Community ### The Big Iftar: How Sharing a Meal is Breaking Down Barriers Across Britain 5 min read ](/blog/big-iftar-breaking-barriers-one-meal)