Closing a gathering with the expiation dhikr
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Etiquette of Speech, Joking & Gatherings
Closing a gathering with the expiation dhikr
The Prophet (SAW) taught that one should say, before rising from a gathering: "Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise; I bear witness there is no god but You; I seek Your forgiveness and repent to You."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Explanation
This closing dhikr serves as an expiation for any shortcomings that may have occurred during the gathering.
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