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 turn to You in repentance.
Subhanakallâhumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu allâ ilâha illâ ant, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilaik.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited at the end of gatherings, especially after lengthy conversations or when one feels they may have engaged in excessive or idle talk. It's a beautiful way to conclude any meeting, whether it's with friends, family, or colleagues, ensuring that any unintentional slip-ups are covered.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a conscious heart, reflecting on the meaning. It's meant to be said after a gathering has concluded, acting as a spiritual 'clean-up' for any words spoken. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this as a general expiation for what might have occurred in a gathering, highlighting its importance for all interactions.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication serves as an expiation for any shortcomings or 'noise' that might have occurred during a gathering. It’s a beautiful Sunnah practice that purifies the record of our words, even those we didn't realize were harmful or excessive. By seeking Allah's forgiveness and declaring His perfection, we acknowledge our human frailty and turn to the Most Merciful.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ never sat in a gathering or recited the Qur'an or performed prayer, but he concluded that with some words. 'Aishah said: I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I have never heard you recite these words for anything in which you did not sit in a gathering or recite the Qur'an or perform prayer, but you concluded with them.' He said: 'Yes, whoever says something good, it will be a seal for him, and whoever says something bad, it will be an expiation for him: Subhanakallâhumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu allâ ilâha illâ ant, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilaik.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 499).