سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا 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 turn to You in repentance.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.
When to Read
This supplication is recommended after concluding gatherings or assemblies, including those where excessive laughter or lightheartedness may have occurred. It serves as a general purification for any unintended shortcomings or idle talk that might have transpired.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with conviction and humility. It is best recited after finishing an activity, particularly after attending a gathering, a lecture, or even after engaging in prolonged conversation. Utter the Arabic words with clarity and reflect on their meaning, seeking Allah's acceptance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful Sunnah practice that acts as expiation for any inadvertent sins or shortcomings committed during a gathering. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to be recited after any sitting, emphasizing its role in purifying the deeds and words spoken, including those that might have been frivolous or led to excessive laughter. It's a comprehensive way to seek forgiveness and ensure the session is pleasing to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ‘Whoever sits in a gathering and engages in much idle talk or discussions, and then says before leaving: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik. – except that it will be an expiation for what occurred in the gathering.’