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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is incredibly comprehensive. While it's a general supplication to Allah, we can specifically direct its essence towards our children when making dua for them. Recite it during times of sincere supplication, like after Salah, during the last third of the night, or on blessed days like Friday, intending for your children to be blessed with the drive and motivation to act, and to be free from the shackles of laziness.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, as the Prophet ﷺ himself would recite it. You can recite it for your children, blowing gently on them afterwards, or recite it and then make dua specifically for your children to benefit from its meanings. Ensure you understand the profound meaning of asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' – signifying renewal, growth, and vitality, which is the opposite of laziness.
Virtues & Benefits
Laziness is often linked to a lack of purpose or inner drive. This dua addresses the root by asking Allah to fill the heart with the Qur'an, which is a source of guidance, wisdom, and motivation. When the heart is nourished by the Divine word, it naturally seeks to be productive and purposeful, moving away from idleness. This supplication also covers seeking refuge in Allah's perfect names and attributes, acknowledging His complete control over our affairs, which helps in overcoming feelings of helplessness that can lead to indolence.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'No person suffers from anxiety and 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 judgment upon me is effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries." – unless Allah removes his anxiety and grief and replaces them with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.'