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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. 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 with You in the knowledge of the unseen. I ask that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitatik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, 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
This profound du'a is perfect for those moments when the weight of others' expectations feels unbearable. When you're striving to please everyone, or when their disappointment in you feels like a personal failure, recite this. It's for times when you feel trapped by what others want and are losing yourself in the process.
How to Read
Recite this du'a with sincerity, focusing on each word and its meaning. Remember that your ultimate aim is to please Allah. Recognize that His judgment is just, and His decree is wise, even if it doesn't align with human expectations. The act of asking Allah by His beautiful names signifies your reliance on Him and your understanding of His power and mercy. Keep the Quran close to your heart, not just as a recitation, but as a guide and source of solace.
Virtues & Benefits
This du'a directly addresses feelings of worry, sadness, and being overwhelmed, seeking relief through the divine. By seeking refuge in Allah and asking Him to make the Quran the source of comfort and clarity for the heart and chest, we are effectively shifting our focus from worldly pressures to spiritual grounding. The Quran becomes a 'springtime' for the heart, bringing life and renewal, and a 'light' to dispel the darkness of distress. It offers a powerful way to manage the anxiety that arises from unmet expectations, reminding us that our true measure is with Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Du'a is the weapon of the believer, and it is the pillar of religion, and it is the light of the heavens and the earth.' (Reported by Al-Hakim and authenticated by Al-Albani). This particular du'a, as narrated by Al-Bazzar and deemed Hasan by some scholars, is a comprehensive supplication by the Prophet ﷺ himself in times of severe worry. He taught it to the Companions as a means of seeking solace and strength directly from Allah.