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Authentic hadith article

Those privies are attended by the devils, so if anyone of you goes to a privy, let him say: I seek refuge with Allah from the male and female devils

Authentic hadithNarrated by Ibn Majah - Narrated by Abu Daoud - Narrated by AhmadHadeethEnc #10571
Arabic hadith text

عن زيد بن أرقم رضي الله عنه ، عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:«إنَّ هذه الحُشُوشَ مُحْتَضَرَةٌ، فإذا أتى أحدُكم الخَلَاءَ فَلْيَقُلْ: أعوذُ باللهِ مِنَ الخُبُثِ والخَبَائث».

English translation

Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Those privies are attended by the devils, so if anyone of you goes to a privy, let him say: I seek refuge with Allah from the male and female devils."

Explanation

Explanation of the hadith

The place where one relieves himself (privy) is attended by the Jinn and the devils who wait there to inflict harm and trouble on humans. A privy is a place where one's private parts are uncovered, and the name of Allah is not mentioned. So, when a Muslim goes there, he should say this supplication: I seek refuge with Allah from the males and females from among the devils.

Topics
Dhikr on Entering and Leaving the Bathroom

Related concept articles

Supplication · Peace and reconciliation · Prophethood · Jinn