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 I turn to You in repentance."
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk
When to Read
This dua is recited at the end of any gathering, meeting, or even casual conversation. It serves as a spiritual 'cleaning up' after we part ways, acknowledging that our words and actions may have fallen short.
How to Read
Recite this dua once after concluding a gathering. It's best recited just before you or others physically leave the space. Focus on the meaning of seeking forgiveness and praising Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound means of expiating any shortcomings or sins committed during a gathering. It purifies the record of our actions, ensuring that what might have been said in jest, or inadvertently overlooked, is forgiven by Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever sits in a gathering and misses thereof (i.e., talks too much nonsense) or makes a lapse, it will be an expiation for him.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4860)
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever sits in a gathering and misses thereof (i.e., talks too much nonsense) or makes a lapse, it will be an expiation for him.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4860) The wording of the dua itself is also narrated in Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3433 as: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.' (graded Sahih by Al-Albani)