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, indeed 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 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'istatharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when facing significant business challenges, financial stress, or moments of deep worry about your livelihood and work. It's particularly beneficial when feeling overwhelmed and seeking Allah's direct intervention and guidance to navigate difficulties.
How to Read
Utter this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would in supplication. It is recommended to face the Qiblah and to supplicate after establishing your connection with Allah through prayers. Focus on the meaning of the words, visualizing Allah's power and mercy as you seek His help. Remember that sincerity ('ikhlas') is key in dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man seeking relief from distress, is powerful for several reasons. By acknowledging Allah's absolute control ('nasiyatii bi-yadik'), His perfect command ('hukmuk'), and His just decree ('qadaa'uk'), you establish Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) in your supplication. The request to make the Qur'an the 'spring of your heart' signifies seeking inner peace, clarity, and renewal through Allah's Book, which is a source of healing and guidance. It directly addresses grief and worries, making it an excellent dua for overcoming the mental and emotional toll of business setbacks.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ 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 executed. 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my worries - but Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace them with happiness." It was said: O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words? He said: "Yes, indeed. It is essential for everyone who hears them after me to learn them." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3826, graded Hasan by some scholars; Musnad Ahmad 3701, graded Hasan by Al-Arna'ut). **Context:** This hadith highlights the immense power of sincere supplication, especially when it is comprehensive and utilizes the beautiful names and attributes of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ specifically instructed his companions to learn this dua, emphasizing its importance for anyone facing difficulties.