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، وَجَلَاءَ 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 forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to anyone from Your creation, or that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdun, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is perfect for those moments when the weight of unfulfilled potential presses down, leading to anxiety and a feeling of being stuck. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by what you haven't achieved or fear you might never achieve. It's also beneficial when grappling with self-doubt or comparing yourself unfavorably to others. Use it as a spiritual anchor during difficult times, seeking Allah's help to reorient your perspective and find inner peace.
How to Read
Begin with sincerity and a humble heart, acknowledging Allah's complete sovereignty over your life. Raise your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Utter the Arabic text with focus and understanding of its meaning. Reflect deeply on each phrase, internalizing the acknowledgement of Allah's power and Your reliance on Him. Allow the words to fill your heart with hope and trust, releasing the burdens of anxiety into His care. Make this a regular practice during times of reflection or distress.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive. By acknowledging Allah as the ultimate controller ('nasiyatii biyadika') and His judgments as just (''adlun fiyya qada'uka'), we surrender our anxieties about the future and past unfulfilled aspirations. The core request to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' 'banisher of sadness,' and 'reliever of worries' directly addresses the root of anxiety stemming from unfulfilled potential. The Qur'an, when truly embraced, provides guidance, comfort, and purpose, transforming feelings of inadequacy into a drive for positive action aligned with Allah's will. It shifts our focus from what we *haven't* done to the potential found in Allah's Book and His mercy.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate with these words when he felt distress. Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'There is no one who has been afflicted with distress or grief and has recited this dua, but Allah (SWT) would relieve his distress and grief, and replace it with joy.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is essential for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Ahmad, Ibn Majah, Al-Hakim)