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، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. Your judgment 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati bi-yad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uk, 'adlun fiyya qada-uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafs-ak, aw anzaltahu fi kitab-ik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'ind-ak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly relevant when you feel overwhelmed by the pressure of others' opinions or the fear of disappointing them. Recite it during times of stress, before important interactions, or whenever anxiety about external validation creeps in. It's a reminder that our ultimate accountability is to Allah, not to the fleeting expectations of people.
How to Read
Utter this dua with sincerity and a heart full of reliance on Allah. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly as you make the dua, and to reflect on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine Allah's vastness and power, and your humble position as His creation, seeking His aid. Repeating it regularly can help reprogram your mindset towards seeking Allah's pleasure above all else.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root of anxiety stemming from not meeting expectations by anchoring you in your identity as a servant of Allah. It reminds you that Allah has perfect knowledge, control, and justice, which alleviates the burden of human judgment. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'spring of your heart' and the 'light of your chest,' you invite divine guidance and peace, transforming worries into tranquility. It is a comprehensive plea for spiritual well-being, turning anxious thoughts into a source of strength and focus on the Divine.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati bi-yad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uk, 'adlun fiyya qada-uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafs-ak, aw anzaltahu fi kitab-ik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'ind-ak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. (O Allah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. Your judgment 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.)