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 effective. Your judgment upon 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sorrow, and a banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitibik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jilaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly effective when you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, distress, or the heavy burden of waiting for significant news. It's perfect for those moments when your mind races, and your heart feels restless, seeking solace and a sense of calm before the outcome is known. Recite it when you're unable to focus due to worry, or when the uncertainty of a situation weighs heavily upon you.
How to Read
Begin with sincerity, acknowledging that all control ultimately rests with Allah. Utter this dua with a hopeful heart, focusing on the beautiful names and attributes of Allah mentioned within it. Understand that by asking for the Qur'an to be the cure for your worries, you are turning to the ultimate source of guidance and peace. It's beneficial to recite this with a clear mind, perhaps after performing Salah or during a quiet moment of reflection. You can repeat it as many times as you feel necessary, letting its meaning sink into your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man who complained of distress and anxiety, offers immense benefits. It’s a comprehensive plea that seeks Allah's help by invoking His perfect names and attributes. The ultimate request is to have the Qur'an as a source of joy, peace, and relief from sadness and worry. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sorrow, and a banisher of my worries,' we are essentially asking for spiritual and emotional healing, which is far more profound than any worldly relief.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'There is no one who is afflicted with distress or grief, and he says: (Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitibik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jilaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.) - but Allah will remove his distress and grief, and substitute for him, in his place, joy.' He was told: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, indeed. It is necessary for everyone who hears them after me to learn them.' (Sahih according to some scholars of hadith, graded Hasan by others).