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، وَجَلَاءَ 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 enacted, and Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or preserved 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 remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when you've felt a period of peace or relief from anxiety, only to find those difficult feelings creeping back. It's a reminder that true solace comes from Allah, and that our efforts for well-being are always best directed towards Him. Recite it specifically when the old feelings of unease resurface, or when you feel your heart becoming heavy with worry again.
How to Read
Ensure you recite this with sincerity and a clear intention. Raise your hands as you make this supplication, especially if you are making it in a quiet moment of reflection. Visualize Allah's mercy encompassing you. Remember that the core of this dua is acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and His ultimate power over all affairs, while seeking the specific relief the Qur'an can bring to your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks refuge in Allah by His perfect names and attributes. It acknowledges His complete control and perfect justice, thus fostering deep trust. The ultimate request is to make the Qur'an a source of comfort and light, driving away sadness and anxiety. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua specifically for dispelling worry and grief, indicating its profound efficacy in dealing with mental and emotional distress. It transforms a state of distress into one of spiritual nourishment and peace.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: (the dua above) ... but Allah would take away his anxiety and grief, and replace (his sorrow) with joy." The narrator was asked: "Should we learn these words?" Abdullah replied: "Yes, of course. Anyone who hears them should learn them." (Musnad Ahmad 23913). Although classified as Hasan, this hadith is widely relied upon for its beautiful supplication.