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 bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for the end of any gathering, especially one where people have come together with the intention of seeking forgiveness, like a study circle focused on repentance, a group seeking to correct past wrongs, or even a regular gathering of Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often say this at the end of his sittings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to seek Allah's forgiveness. Utter the words clearly, reflecting on their meaning: acknowledging Allah's perfection, bearing witness to His oneness, and admitting your own need for His mercy and forgiveness. It's often said with the hands raised slightly.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua serves as a purification for the gathering itself. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that whoever utters these words at the end of a gathering has their sins forgiven. It's a powerful way to ensure that even if idle talk or mistakes occurred during the meeting, the overall outcome is one of purification and closeness to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever sits in a gathering and is filled with useless talk, and then says before getting up: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik. Then it will be an expiation for what took place in the gathering.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3433, graded Hasan)