اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitábika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi
When to Read
This powerful dua is for those moments when we feel overwhelmed, perhaps by a difficult situation or a perceived injustice, and our hearts ache with sadness or anxiety. It's especially relevant when anger or doubt arises concerning Allah's wisdom in decreeing certain events. Recite it during times of intense emotional distress or when you find yourself questioning Allah's plan, seeking comfort and clarity.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, demonstrating the importance of humility and complete reliance on Allah. Begin by acknowledging your status as a servant of Allah, emphasizing His absolute control. Raise your hands as you supplicate, with sincerity in your heart. Recite it with the intention of seeking solace and a deeper connection to the Qur'an, asking Allah to make its verses a source of peace and guidance for you. It is a private conversation with your Creator, so speak from your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ own invocation during times of distress. It helps in transforming negative emotions like sadness and anxiety into a source of spiritual strength. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' we seek a renewal of faith and a deeper understanding that brings life and growth to our spirits. It's a profound way to reaffirm our trust in Allah's decree, even when we don't understand it, by seeking His help to find peace and acceptance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety, but Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and give him in their stead relief.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them after you to learn them.'