سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him. There is no god but Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance.
Subhan Allah wa bi hamdihi, la ilaha illa Allah, astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited after completing your prayer and before you leave the masjid. It's a moment to pause and reflect, carrying the blessings of your worship with you as you re-enter the world.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with a heart focused on glorifying Allah, acknowledging His uniqueness, and seeking His forgiveness and acceptance. It's generally recited once.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates immense blessings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ informed us that whoever recites this upon leaving the Masjid, it will be counted as a like for a like reward (meaning, one reward for each word, or potentially a reward equivalent to the entire prayer itself). It's also a beautiful way to seek Allah's forgiveness and acknowledge His perfection before stepping back into our daily lives.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you finishes prayer, he should say: Subhan Allah wa bi hamdihi, la ilaha illa Allah, astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih. (Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him. There is no god but Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance.)' This was narrated in Sunan Abi Dawud, and it is classified as Hasan by many scholars.