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 القُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ 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 decree concerning me is inevitable, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept entirely to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya h ukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when feelings of dread, anxiety, or overwhelming sadness begin to surface. It's particularly beneficial during times of personal struggle, uncertainty about the future, or when faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often turn to Allah in prayer when distressed, and this supplication encapsulates a profound reliance on Him.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a sincere heart, acknowledging your dependence on Allah. Understand that you are addressing the Creator of everything, the All-Knowing and All-Powerful. Visualize the Qur'an as a source of peace and guidance for your heart and mind. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, though sincerity is the most crucial element. It can be recited anytime, anywhere, but turning towards the Qiblah (direction of prayer) and raising your hands can enhance the feeling of supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense solace by reminding us of our ultimate reliance on Allah. It seeks to transform the Qur'an, Allah's direct word, into a healing balm for the heart, driving away sorrow and anxiety. By recognizing Allah's complete dominion over our lives and His perfect justice, we can find peace in His plan, even amidst our own struggles. It's a powerful way to reconnect with the divine source of comfort and guidance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your Hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept entirely to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my worries.) - Narrated by Ahmad and graded Sahih.