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 female servant. 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 taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or preserved 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 remover of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you are feeling overwhelmed by worry and distress, especially while waiting for significant news or outcomes that are causing you mental turmoil. It is particularly beneficial when the anxiety is heavy on your heart and mind, as it directly asks Allah to bring ease and clarity.
How to Read
It is recommended to recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Picture Allah's power and mercy as you ask Him. While it can be recited at any time, performing it after obligatory prayers or during times of deep supplication (like the last third of the night) can enhance its impact. Raising your hands slightly while making dua is also part of the Sunnah for seeking help from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is specifically designed to address distress and sadness. By making it, you are invoking Allah using His most beautiful names and attributes, acknowledging His absolute control and wisdom. The ultimate benefit is the spiritual peace and clarity that comes from entrusting your worries to Allah, transforming anxiety into a sense of calm, much like spring brings life and beauty to the earth.
Source & Authentication
Ahmad narrated from Abdullah that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No one is afflicted with distress or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. (Except that Allah will remove his distress and grief, and replace it with joy.) They said: O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words? He said: Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Ya'la, and al-Bazzar. Al-Albani classified it as Hasan in Sahih al-Jami', no. 5997)