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 command over me is inevitable. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have revealed it in Your Book, or You have taught it to any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness and a banisher of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, 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 perfect for moments when you feel overwhelmed by anger, especially self-directed anger. Recite it when you are trying to calm down, when you feel the heat of frustration rising, or as a regular practice to strengthen your heart and mind against negative emotions. It's especially potent before sleep if anger has been a recurring issue during the day.
How to Read
Begin with sincere intention and humility. Raise your hands slightly, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us when making dua. Face the Qiblah if possible. Speak with conviction, believing that Allah has the power to grant your request. Reflect on the meaning of the words as you recite them, truly asking Allah to make the Qur'an a source of peace and clarity for your heart. Make sure to pronounce the Arabic clearly and correctly.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, famously taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man seeking relief from worry and distress, is incredibly comprehensive. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' it implies a cleansing and reviving effect. The Qur'an, when truly embraced, illuminates the chest, dispelling the darkness of anger and anxiety. It brings a deep sense of calm and contentment, as it connects us to our Creator and reminds us of His wisdom and mercy, which are essential for managing anger.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'No person suffers from anxiety and 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 command over me is inevitable. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have revealed it in Your Book, or You have taught it to any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness and a banisher of my anxiety,' - but Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and replace them with relief. It was said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, whoever hears them should learn them.'