ุณูุจูุญูุงูู ุงูููู ููุจูุญูู ูุฏูููุ ุฃูุณูุชูุบูููุฑู ุงูููู ููุฃูุชููุจู ุฅููููููู.
Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance.
Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, astaghfirullaha wa atuubu ilayh.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is particularly fitting after attending a funeral or visiting a graveyard. These moments remind us of our mortality and our need for Allah's mercy. Reciting this after such an experience allows us to reflect on our own journey, seek forgiveness for any shortcomings, and purify our hearts as we acknowledge our dependence on the Creator.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection. Understand the meaning behind the words: acknowledging Allah's perfection and greatness, seeking His pardon for any sins or mistakes, and reaffirming your commitment to return to Him. It's a personal moment of connecting with your Lord after a solemn occasion.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua carries immense weight. By glorifying Allah and praising Him, we acknowledge His ultimate sovereignty and perfection. Seeking His forgiveness, especially after being reminded of life's transience at a funeral, is a profound act of humility and a means of spiritual cleansing. Turning to Him in repentance signifies a renewed commitment to righteousness and a desire to purify our souls, making us better prepared for our own eventual return to Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, when he would complete his prayer, would not sit except that he would say: 'Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, astaghfirullaha wa atuubu ilayh' (Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance). And he would say: 'The words that Allah taught him, 'astaghfirullaha wa atuubu ilayh' (I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance).