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 decree 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h ukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kit abik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabia'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this when you feel overwhelmed by sudden and unexpected loss, or any situation that triggers intense anxiety and distress. It's a comprehensive prayer to turn to Allah for comfort and strength during difficult times, acknowledging His ultimate control and seeking solace in the Qur'an.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincere intention and a heart full of reliance on Allah. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands (as is the Sunnah for supplication), and recite with conviction. It can be recited once or multiple times during moments of distress. Reflect on each phrase, understanding your submission to Allah and your reliance on His mercy and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, acknowledges Allah's sovereignty and seeks His assistance through His most perfect names and attributes. It specifically asks for the Qur'an to be a source of solace, transforming distress into peace and clarity. It is a means to alleviate grief and worry by turning to the ultimate source of relief – Allah.
Source & Authentication
A narration from Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'There is no one who suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabia'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. (except that) Allah will take away his anxiety and grief, and replace them with relief.' It was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is essential for whoever hears them to learn them.' (Related by Ahmad and graded Hasan by scholars for its chains of narration)