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, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective. Your judgment of 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 which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you find yourself overwhelmed by persistent, intrusive, or anxious thoughts that you struggle to control. It's particularly beneficial during moments of quiet reflection, before sleep, or when feeling a heavy burden of worry. This dua is a profound supplication to Allah, acknowledging His ultimate power and seeking His help through the Quran, the ultimate source of peace and guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Understand that you are presenting yourself humbly before Allah, admitting your reliance on Him. Place your hand on your chest where your heart is, as you ask for the Quran to be the remedy for your inner turmoil. Believe that Allah has the power to grant you peace and clarity of mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root of anxious thoughts by seeking refuge in Allah and asking for the Quran to be a source of solace and relief. It helps to shift focus from internal struggles to the divine guidance of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who complained of worries, demonstrating its effectiveness in alleviating distress. It brings a sense of control by turning to the One who controls all affairs, seeking spiritual and mental well-being through the blessed words of Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'No one suffers from anxiety and grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. - except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace them with relief.' He was told: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn it?' He said: 'Yes, it is appropriate for whoever hears it to learn it.'