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 الغَيْبِ 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. Your judgment upon 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 to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sorrow, and a driver away of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h'ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitadika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for times when you feel overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness and anxiety. Recite it when you're struggling with the isolation of not having enough social connection, or when worries about your situation weigh heavily on your mind. It's a plea to Allah to bring comfort and clarity through His divine words.
How to Read
As with all duas, sincerity and presence of heart are key. Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible. Believe in Allah's power to respond and ease your burdens. You can recite this dua anytime, but it’s particularly potent in the stillness of the night or after your prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, directly addresses the spiritual and emotional burdens of sadness and anxiety. By seeking refuge in the Quran – calling it the 'spring of the heart' and 'light of the chest' – we acknowledge its power to revive our spirits, illuminate our understanding, and dispel darkness. It's a comprehensive request for relief that touches upon the root causes of distress.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'There is no servant who says: Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h'ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitadika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. Except that Allah will take away his grief and compensate him with that which is better.' (Musnad Ahmad 3701)