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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 effective. Your judgment concerning 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 kept to 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 remover of my sadness and a disperser of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for those moments when a mistake in public leaves you feeling mortified and exposed. Whether it’s a slip of the tongue, a failed presentation, or any situation where you feel acutely embarrassed, reciting this can bring immense solace and help shift your focus to Allah's immense mercy and the guiding light of the Qur'an. It’s particularly useful when the embarrassment triggers deeper feelings of anxiety or distress.
How to Read
It's recommended to recite this dua with sincere intention and a heartfelt understanding of its meaning. Begin with the conviction that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate Controller and the source of all relief. Imagine your worries and shame being lifted as you call upon Allah using His most beautiful names and attributes. Take your time, focusing on each phrase and seeking refuge in Allah and the guidance of the Qur'an. Doing this in a state of Wudu' and facing the Qiblah can enhance the experience, but remember that Allah (SWT) hears sincere supplications from anywhere.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses the core of our distress when we err publicly. By acknowledging Allah's absolute power and sovereignty ('Nasiyatii biyadika' - My forelock is in Your hand), we submit our shame and fear to Him. The specific request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of my heart' signifies its power to bring life, joy, and renewal to our inner selves, eradicating the 'sadness' and 'worries' that public mistakes can cause. It reminds us that true peace and guidance come from Allah's divine words, which can heal our spiritual and emotional wounds.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to his companions, particularly when one of them asked him to teach him a comprehensive prayer. He advised them to learn it and supplicate with it. The context implies it's a prayer for all-encompassing good, including relief from worries and distress.