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, 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 concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or reserved for Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness, and a banisher of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uka, ibnu 'abd-ika, ibnu amat-ika, nasiyatii bi-yadika, madin fiyya hukm-uka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uka, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitaabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you feel overwhelmed by the thought of not being good enough, when anxiety starts to creep in, or during times of deep sadness and worry. It's particularly beneficial in the quiet moments of the night or after obligatory prayers, when your heart is most receptive.
How to Read
This is a profound supplication that requires sincerity and focus. Begin by acknowledging your position as a servant of Allah, completely reliant on Him. Utter the words with a humble heart, truly believing in the power of Allah's names and attributes. Picture the Qur'an becoming a source of solace, guidance, and joy for your heart as you recite it. Feel the weight of your worries begin to lift as you entrust them to the One who controls all things.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion struggling with distress, directly addresses the root of persistent worry – a feeling of inadequacy. By invoking Allah using His most beautiful names and attributes, and by asking for the Qur'an to be a source of comfort and clarity, this supplication helps to: * **Alleviate Anxiety and Grief:** It directly asks Allah to remove sadness and anxiety, replacing them with the light and peace brought by the Qur'an. * **Strengthen Reliance on Allah:** It reminds us that our lives and well-being are entirely in Allah's hands, fostering Tawakkul (reliance). * **Connect with the Qur'an:** It elevates the status of the Qur'an, not just as a recitation, but as a transformative force for the heart and soul, providing spiritual nourishment. * **Shift Perspective:** By focusing on Allah's names and His divine decree, it helps shift our focus away from self-doubt and towards the Creator's infinite mercy and wisdom.
Source & Authentication
A man came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, these riches and abundant possessions have become a source of worry and distress for me.' The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Shall I not teach you a supplication which, if you were afflicted with something like this, would help you, and if you were afflicted with the riches of the world, would not harm you?' The man said: 'Yes, indeed.' The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) then taught him this dua: 'Allahumma inni 'abd-uka, ibnu 'abd-ika, ibnu amat-ika, nasiyatii bi-yadika, madin fiyya hukm-uka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uka, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitaabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.' (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 concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or reserved for Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness, and a banisher of my anxieties.) The man supplicated to Allah with this dua and Allah removed his worry and distress. (Narrated by Ahmad, graded Hasan)