اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ 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 ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, that You have taught to anyone in Your creation, that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when you're in a state of anticipation, especially for news that will significantly shape your future. Whether it's awaiting exam results, job offers, medical reports, or any other life-altering update, this supplication can bring immense peace. Recite it during moments of heightened anxiety or whenever you feel the weight of uncertainty pressing down.
How to Read
Begin by making a sincere intention, acknowledging that all outcomes are ultimately in Allah's control. Perform ablution (wudu) if possible. Raise your hands, palms facing upwards, in the posture of supplication. Recite the dua with full concentration, reflecting on each word and its meaning. Visualize Allah's mercy and power. Repeat it multiple times, especially during the last third of the night, or after prayers. Remember to trust in Allah's plan (Tawakkul) after making this dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers solace by acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty and perfect justice. It seeks the Qur'an as a source of comfort and guidance, transforming inner turmoil into peace. By entrusting your situation to Allah and seeking His help through His magnificent names and the guidance of His Book, you can find relief from anxiety and distress, fostering a deeper connection with your Creator.
Source & Authentication
Imaam Ahmad narrated that Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No one will be afflicted with distress and grief, and then say: *Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdi-ka, ibnu amati-ka, nasiyati bi-yadi-ka, madiyyun fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'u-ka, as'aluka bi-kulli-smin huwa laka, 'allamta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi* (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 ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, that You have taught to anyone in Your creation, that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries) – except that Allah will take away his distress and grief, and replace it with what is better.'