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 الغَيْبِ 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 executed. Your judgment upon 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, that You make the Qur'an the spring 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 amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hakamuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitadika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is particularly powerful when you feel overwhelmed by health concerns, whether it's a chronic condition, a sudden illness, or the anxiety that often accompanies them. Recite it during times of distress, sleepless nights, or whenever you feel your heart heavy with worry about your well-being. It's a comprehensive plea for relief, integrating the divine word as a source of comfort.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah (SWT). Recognize that your life and circumstances are in His control. Utter the dua with sincerity and a heartfelt connection to the meaning of each phrase. Imagine the Qur'an as a living balm for your heart and soul. It's best recited when you are in a state of purity, facing the Qibla if possible, and with hands raised in supplication, although these are not strict conditions for acceptance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, deeply rooted in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers immense benefits for mental and emotional well-being. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of my heart,' we invite divine knowledge and guidance to rejuvenate our spirits and overcome the dryness that worry can bring. The 'light of my chest' signifies clarity and dispelling the darkness of anxiety. The request for it to be the 'banisher of my sadness and reliever of my worries' directly addresses the distress associated with health issues, promising a profound sense of peace and contentment through unwavering faith and reliance on Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: 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 executed. Your judgment upon 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, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries; except that Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and replace them with happiness.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Reported by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim who graded it Sahih according to the conditions of Bukhari and Muslim)