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 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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your judgment of 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 in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, '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 jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed, weighed down by worries, or emotionally exhausted. It's particularly beneficial during moments of sadness, anxiety, or when facing difficulties that seem too much to bear. Keep it as a constant companion for when your heart feels heavy and your spirit is low.
How to Read
When reciting, try to find a quiet place where you can focus your attention. Raise your hands as you would in supplication, feel the sincerity in your words, and truly believe in Allah's ability to grant your request. It's recommended to be in a state of wudu (ablution) if possible, though sincerity of heart is paramount. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you speak it.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion in distress, directly asks Allah to make the Qur'an a source of immense comfort and relief. The 'springtime of the heart' signifies renewal and life, replacing barrenness with vitality. The 'light of the chest' illuminates understanding and peace, dispelling the darkness of despair. It's a profound request for the Qur'an to be the ultimate balm for sorrow and a cure for anxiety, bringing solace and strength when you need it most.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: 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 ever effective, and Your judgment of 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 in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries. – except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace them with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them after you to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 23901, narrated by Ibn Mas'ud)