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Sunnahs#5: Sunnan & Duaas upon entering and leaving the toilet
Here are a few, not all are mentioned

1) It was the practice of Rasulullaah sallAllaahu alaihi wasallam to relieve Himself with His head covered and with his shoes on
(Alaikum Bi sunnati)

2) Before entering the toilet, recite this duaa:
Bismillaah, Allaahumma inni a'oodhubika minal khubuthi wal khabaaith
(Trans: O Allaah! I Seek your from the male and female Jinns)
(Bukhaari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah)
NOTE:Mulla Ali Qaari rahmatullaahi 'alaih has written in Mirqaat that with the blessings of the recitation of this duaa, 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 BAA of the word KHUBUTH can be read with either a dhamma (pesh) or a saakin(jazm)
Mirqaat; Vol 1, pg 361

3) When entering the toilet, enter with the left foot
(Alaikum Bi-Sunnati quoting from Ibn Maajah)

4) When removing the undergarment, it is better to lower oneself towards the ground as much as easily possible and thereafter remove the garment
(Satr exposed for as min as possible)
(Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)

5) When coming out from the toilet, step out with the right foot first and then recite this Duaa:
Ghufraanak - Alhumdulillaahilladhi adh haba 'annil adhaa wa 'aafaanee
(Trans: O Allaah! I seek forgiveness from you*. All praise is due to Allaah who removed from me that which was harmful and granted me safety)
(Ibn Maajah)
*Forgiveness was on the basis for not being able to make Allaah's dhikr in the bathroom

6) Before entering the toilet, remove any ring etc. upon which verses of Quraan or the name of Rasoolullaah sallAllaahu alaihi wasallam is visible (Nasaa'i). If a Ta'weez is covered with a cloth and sewn, it will be permissible to enter the toilet while wearing it.

7) When reliving oneself, do not face the Qiblaa nor turn the back towards it
(Mishkaat, Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah)

8) When relieving oneself, do not speak except out of due necessity. Also do not engage in any Dhikr whilst in the toilet
(Mishkaat, Abu daawood; pg 3)

9) Be extremely careful and ensure that droplets of urine and stool do not splash upon one, as most of the punishment in the grave is due to not protecting oneself from urine splashes
(Bukhaari, Ibn Maajah)

10) Do not touch the private parts with the right hand during Istinjaa. Use the left hand for this purpose.
(Bukhaari, Abu Daawood)

11) Sit and urinate. Do not urinate while standing
(Tirmidhi)