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 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 decree concerning me prevails. Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have sent down in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kit abika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this profound dua whenever feelings of anxiety, distress, or overwhelm arise due to perfectionism. It's particularly beneficial during times of self-doubt or when you're struggling to accept less-than-perfect outcomes. You can make it a part of your regular supplications, especially after Salah, or whenever you feel the need for inner peace and a shift in perspective.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, understanding that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate source of relief. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah to replace your striving for unattainable perfection with a reliance on His divine plan and the guidance of the Quran. Having conviction that He will respond is key. Making dua while in sujood (prostration) is also a powerful time, as the Prophet ﷺ said the closest a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful tool for combating perfectionism and its associated anxiety. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'springtime of the heart' and the 'light of the chest,' we seek a fundamental shift in our internal state. The Quran provides wisdom, solace, and a balanced perspective that helps us understand that striving for excellence is encouraged, but debilitating perfectionism is not. It helps us accept that imperfection is a part of life and human nature, and that our ultimate success lies in our effort and intention, and our trust in Allah's plan. This supplication directly addresses worries and sadness, offering a spiritual pathway to acceptance and contentment.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kit abika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. He said: This is a servant for whom Allah has granted you the right to rely on Allah. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the Day of Judgment. He also used to say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what is in the world and the Hereafter. Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: O Allah, help me against myself and my evil deeds. And he said: O Allah, grant me taqwa (piety) of my heart and purify it, for You are the Best Purifier. And grant me protection from the evil of my soul and from every evil.