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 ever effective, and 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 exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitaabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia qalbii, wa noora sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii.
When to Read
This dua is incredibly powerful for anyone struggling with the feeling of being unseen or unacknowledged. When you find yourself comparing your achievements to others, feeling like your contributions go unnoticed, or experiencing the sting of being passed over, turn to this supplication. Recite it during times of quiet reflection, after prayer, or whenever the weight of feeling overlooked begins to press down on your heart.
How to Read
Begin by affirming your complete reliance on Allah, recognizing that everything – your very being and fate – is in His hands. Address Allah using His perfect names, acknowledging His sovereignty and knowledge. Speak from the heart, letting the words convey your earnest desire for the Quran to be your solace and guide. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, maintaining a state of humility and hope.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's help in transforming your inner state. By making the Quran the 'spring of your heart,' you invite spiritual renewal and growth, countering feelings of emptiness or being unacknowledged. As the 'light of your chest,' it illuminates your path, dispelling the darkness of anxiety. It acts as a 'banisher of grief' and a 'remover of worries,' directly addressing the distress caused by feeling overlooked. The profound reliance on Allah's names emphasizes that true recognition and value come from Him alone.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate with these words: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitaabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia qalbii, wa noora sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii. (Reported by Ahmad and others, classified as Hasan by scholars).