سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ.
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance.
Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilaih.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when leaving the marketplace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this supplication as a way to seek forgiveness for any heedlessness or sins that might have occurred while in the bustling environment of the market, where one might engage in idle talk, look at prohibited things, or be distracted from remembering Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of seeking Allah's forgiveness. It is a concise and powerful supplication that can be easily memorized and recited. Raising your hands slightly while making dua is permissible, but the focus should be on the sincerity of your heart and your words.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a means of atonement for sins committed in the marketplace. The Prophet ﷺ stated that whoever says this sentence when leaving the marketplace, Allah will forgive them for whatever sins they committed in that place. It's a beautiful example of the Prophet's ﷺ guidance, showing us how to purify ourselves even after engaging in worldly transactions and activities.
Source & Authentication
Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: "Whoever says when he goes out of the marketplace: 'Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilaih' (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance), Allah will forgive him for whatever sins he committed in that place." (Sahih Muslim 2731)