سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is due to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk
When to Read
This dua is recited at the end of the prayer, after the final *taslim* (saying *Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah* to the right and left). It serves as a beautiful way to conclude our worship, acknowledging that even our best efforts in prayer might have shortcomings. It's a moment to seek forgiveness for any distractions, lapses in concentration, or imperfections in our *Salah*.
How to Read
Recite this supplication silently after completing your *Salah*. It's an intimate moment between you and Allah. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning of the words as you say them. Ensure you are in a state of sincerity and humility, truly seeking Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound act of worship that cleanses the prayer itself. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this supplication as a means of expiating any unintentional deficiencies in our *Salah*. It's a way to ensure our prayers, which are the cornerstone of our faith, are as complete and accepted as possible by our Creator. It embodies the Islamic principle of constantly turning back to Allah, acknowledging our human frailty.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever performs *Salah* and then says this *Dua*: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk' (Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is due to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance), it will be expiation for whatever was said during the *Salah*.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 907, Sunan An-Nasa'i 1303, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 343)