سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. There is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited after finishing any act of worship, whether it's formal prayer (Salat), reading Quran, making Dhikr, or even a gathering for remembrance. It's particularly noted for being recited after gatherings, but its scope extends to any completed act of devotion. Imagine finishing your Isha prayer, or concluding a session of reading the Quran – this is the perfect moment to say it.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a humble heart. The words themselves carry profound meaning: acknowledging Allah's perfection, praising Him, confessing His sole divinity, and seeking His forgiveness for any shortcomings in your worship. It’s a practice that embodies humility, recognizing that even our best efforts are imperfect and in need of Allah's mercy and acceptance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua serves as a powerful closing statement for any act of worship. It cleanses the worship from any inadvertent flaws, minor sins, or deficiencies that might have occurred during the act. It also serves as a constant reminder of Allah's greatness and our dependence on Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this dua, indicating its immense value in seeking acceptance from our Lord.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "He who says: 'Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him' one hundred times, will have his sins forgiven even if they were as abundant as the foam of the sea." (Sahih Muslim 2691). The specific dua taught for concluding gatherings, and applicable to acts of worship, is as follows: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3914).