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 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 specifically recited at the end of any gathering, meeting, or assembly. It serves as a beautiful way to conclude our interactions, asking Allah to overlook any shortcomings or unintentional errors we might have made during the time spent together.
How to Read
Recite this dua once after concluding your meeting or gathering. It's meant to be said sincerely, with a heart full of hope in Allah's mercy and a recognition of our own human fallibility. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this as a way to purify our gatherings.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua acts as a spiritual 'clean-up' for our assemblies. It seeks to cover any idle talk, unintentional wrongdoings, or general imperfections that might have occurred during the meeting. It's a powerful supplication that embodies humility and dependence on Allah, ensuring our efforts are accepted and our shortcomings forgiven.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever sits in a gathering and indulges in idle talk, and before leaving says: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk, it shall be an expiation for what took place in the gathering.'