495. Dua After Meeting (Kaffaratul Majlis)
Dua After Meeting in Arabic
سُبْحَانَكَ اَللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ
Dua After Meeting English Transliteration
Subhaanaka Allaahumma wa bihamdika, 'ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayka
Dua After Meeting English Translation
Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise is to You. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but You. I seek Your forgiveness and repent to You.
It is narrated in different authentic chains by the Companions like Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Al-As (RA), Abu Barzah Aslami (RA), Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say these words before leaving the meeting at the end of the meeting. He said, "If anyone says these words while getting up from a meeting, it will be an expiation for the meeting. Because of this, Allah Almighty will forgive the unlawful speech and sins of that meeting.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ بْنُ أَبِي السَّفَرِ الْكُوفِيُّ، - وَاسْمُهُ أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ جَلَسَ فِي مَجْلِسٍ فَكَثُرَ فِيهِ لَغَطُهُ فَقَالَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَقُومَ مِنْ مَجْلِسِهِ ذَلِكَ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ . إِلاَّ غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا كَانَ فِي مَجْلِسِهِ ذَلِكَ " . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي بَرْزَةَ وَعَائِشَةَ . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ سُهَيْلٍ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ .
Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sits in a sitting and engages in much empty, meaningless speech and then says before getting from that sitting of his: ‘Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise, I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except You, I seek You forgiveness, and I repent to You, (Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, ashhadu an lā ilāha illā anta, astaghfiruka wa atūbu ilaik)’ whatever occurred in that sitting would be forgiven to him.” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3433]
Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness for Siblings (Surah Al-Araf)
This dua after meeting, known as kaffaratul majlis, helps you ask Allah for forgiveness, Barakah, and to keep your Amal clean after any talk, gathering, or meeting with others.
- This dua after meeting brings Allah’s forgiveness and mercy to your heart and your brother.
- Reciting this dua after gatherings brings Barakah and peace in your Amal.
- It is a masnoon dua from Surah Al-Araf that asks Allah to forgive you and your brother.
- Saying this dua after meetings helps keep your Iman strong and your heart clean.
- This prayer for forgiveness is easy to say and brings blessings to every group.
When to Recite Dua After Meeting
This dua after meeting, known as kaffaratul majlis, helps you ask Allah for forgiveness, Barakah, and to keep your Amal clean after any talk, gathering, or meeting with others.
- When a meeting ends, recite the dua after meeting to seek Allah’s forgiveness and Barakah.
- After a family talk or friendly chat, use subhanaka allahumma wa bihamdika for clean hearts.
- At the end of a study group, make this dua after salam to thank Allah and ask for mercy.
- When leaving a gathering, say the dua after meeting for forgiveness and strong Iman.
- After witr prayer, recite this short dua to keep your Amal pure and close to Allah.
How to perform Dua After Meeting
This dua after meeting, known as Kaffaratul Majlis, helps clean any wrong words or mistakes made in talks. It is a short islamic dua that brings Barakah and keeps your heart close to Allah after every gathering.
- Sit for a moment after the meeting ends and recite subhanaka allahumma wa bihamdika with full heart.
- When you finish talking with friends or family, say this dua after salam to ask Allah for forgiveness.
- If you feel you said something not good, use this short dua to clean your Amal and seek Allah’s mercy.
- After witr prayer or any namaz, you can read this masnoon dua to keep your zikr allah strong.
- Teach kids and family to say this muslim prayer after every meeting so everyone gets reward and peace.
Summary
The Dua After Meeting known as Kaffaratul Majlis is a short dua from hadith that Muslims say after gatherings. By saying subhanaka allahumma wa bihamdika it helps clean any mistakes made in talks and brings Barakah to the meeting. This islamic dua is easy to remember and is a masnoon dua taught by the Prophet.
This dua after salam or after witr prayer is a way to ask Allah for forgiveness and show Iman. It is a muslim prayer that brings peace to the heart and helps keep Amal pure. Using this dua in islam after meetings is a good habit and brings closeness to Allah.