سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
"Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You in repentance."
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited after concluding any gathering or activity, including after finishing an exam. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's perfection and our reliance on Him after completing a task, whether the outcome was perfect or not. It helps transition from the stress of the exam to a state of peace, trusting Allah with the results.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. It's a declaration of Allah's glory and a personal plea for forgiveness and acceptance. Speak the words clearly, reflecting on each phrase. The act of reciting it signifies an acknowledgment of our human limitations and Allah's ultimate power and mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua serves as a purification for any shortcomings in the activity that preceded it. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said about it: 'Whoever says these words in a gathering will be forgiven for what happened in that gathering.' (Sunan Abu Dawud 3704). After the mental exertion and potential anxiety of an exam, reciting this helps cleanse the mind, reminds us to seek Allah's forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes or worries, and instills a sense of calm by turning back to Him.
Source & Authentication
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'If anyone sits in a gathering and engages in idle talk, and before leaving says: Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance. — he will be forgiven for (the sins of) what he said in the gathering.' Sunan Abi Dawud 3704. The hadith is considered Hasan (good) by many scholars.