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 Anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for those moments when the commotion, the chatter, the endless demands of the day finally subside. Think about the peace after a busy market, after children have finally gone to sleep, or when you've left a loud gathering and found yourself in a quiet space. It's a moment to pause and acknowledge the relief and the transition. You can utter it as you settle into your home after a day out, or simply when a moment of calm descends upon you.
How to Read
Recite this with a heart full of sincere appreciation. As you say 'Subhanakallahumma', let your mind marvel at Allah's perfection and transcendence, especially in contrast to the noise you just left. When you declare 'ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Anta', reaffirm your Tawhid, recognizing that only He deserves your worship and gratitude. The final part, 'astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik', is a beautiful way to humble yourself, acknowledging that even in seeking peace, you need His forgiveness and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This specific supplication is often recited after a gathering (majlis), serving as a purification and a sign of gratitude for the time spent. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught it as a way to 'atone' for any unintentional shortcomings or idle talk during the gathering. By extension, it perfectly captures the essence of gratitude for any period of peace and quiet that follows a time of disturbance or noise, acknowledging Allah as the source of this relief and tranquility. It reminds us that even stillness is a blessing from our Creator, worthy of thanks.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said: ‘Abdullah bin Rawahah (may Allah be pleased with him) used to recite these words when he sat down and when he got up: '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.' Sa’id said: ‘Abdullah bin Rawahah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: ‘This is what we used to say.’ - Sunan Abi Dawud 4952 (Hasan)