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 command over me is forever enacted. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept with You in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness and a banisher of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for those moments when the weight of past mistakes or the fear of future consequences weighs heavily on your mind. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or the paralyzing fear of making errors. It's a powerful tool to shift your focus from your worries to Allah's infinite mercy and the guidance of the Qur'an.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence. Believe in the power of Allah's names and attributes that you are invoking. As you recite, consciously reflect on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine the Qur'an becoming a source of peace and clarity for your heart and mind. Make sure to pronounce the Arabic clearly, but if you are still learning, focus on the intention and the heartfelt plea. It's a beautiful practice to read this after every obligatory prayer, or whenever you feel a surge of anxiety.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses anxiety and sadness by seeking refuge in Allah and asking for the Qur'an to be the source of relief. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who was suffering from anxiety and distress, showing its effectiveness. By invoking Allah's perfect names and attributes, we affirm our reliance on Him and His ability to solve our problems. Making the Qur'an the 'delight of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' and a 'remover of sadness and banisher of anxiety' is a powerful affirmation of its transformative power in our lives, helping us to overcome the fear of mistakes and their aftermath.
Source & Authentication
Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar mentioned in his book Al-Futuhat Ar-Rabbaniyah that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who was suffering from anxiety and distress. He said, '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 forever enacted. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept with You in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness and a banisher of my anxiety.' The man recited this dua and Allah removed his anxiety. (Mentioned in Al-Futuhat Ar-Rabbaniyah 'ala Al-Arba'in An-Nawawiyah, compiled by Al-Imam Zakariyya Al-Ansari, based on Musnad Ahmad)