From Hisn al-Muslim

Closing a gathering: kaffarat al-majlis

Quick answer

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is Yours. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I ask Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.

When to recite

Said before rising from a gathering. The Prophet ﷺ called it an expiation for whatever was said in it. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Jami at-Tirmidhi 3433 (sahih), Sunan Abi Dawud 4859 (hasan sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
Transliteration

Subhanaka-llahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.

Meaning in English

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is Yours. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I ask Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.

Why this dua matters

Said before rising from a gathering. The Prophet ﷺ called it an expiation for whatever was said in it.

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3433 (sahih), Sunan Abi Dawud 4859 (hasan sahih)
Common questions
What does Closing a gathering: kaffarat al-majlis mean?

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is Yours. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I ask Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.

When should I recite Closing a gathering: kaffarat al-majlis?

Said before rising from a gathering. The Prophet ﷺ called it an expiation for whatever was said in it. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Closing a gathering: kaffarat al-majlis?

Jami at-Tirmidhi 3433 (sahih), Sunan Abi Dawud 4859 (hasan sahih).

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