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.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.
When to Read
This is the beautiful dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say at the end of a gathering, especially one where perhaps idle talk or shortcomings might have occurred. It's perfect for the closing moments of any meeting, be it a family get-together, a study circle, or even a casual chat with friends. It serves as a final act of seeking Allah's acceptance and cleansing over whatever transpired.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full awareness of its meaning. It's best recited after you've finished your main discussion or activities within the gathering. Place your hands together as if in supplication and utter these words with a hopeful heart, trusting in Allah's boundless mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful way to conclude any assembly. It embodies humility, acknowledging Allah's perfection and our own need for Him. By seeking forgiveness and repenting, we ensure that any unintended shortcomings in our speech or actions during the gathering are purified by Allah. The Prophet ﷺ's practice highlights its significance as a means of earning Allah's pleasure and safeguarding against the whispers of Shaytan that might exploit a gathering.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever sits in a gathering and finds therein some" (meaning idle talk) "then he says before he leaves: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk – except that he will be forgiven for what occurred in that gathering.'