Reciting the du’a of forgiveness upon leaving
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Etiquette of Answering the Call of Nature
Reciting the du'a of forgiveness upon leaving
A'ishah (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW), upon leaving the toilet, would say: "I seek Your forgiveness [Ghufranaka]."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Sahih, on the authority of A'ishah (RA)
Explanation
This brief du'a upon leaving reflects humility even after attending to a purely physical need.
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