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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, 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 anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 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 kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited for your child when they seem overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, or any form of distress. It's particularly effective when you feel your child is struggling to articulate their feelings or when you wish to seek Allah's direct intervention for their emotional well-being. You can say it during your own prayers, after prayers, or at any time you are making dua for your children. Gently speaking it over your child with sincere intention can also be a source of comfort.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and absolute trust in Allah. Raise your hands as you would during supplication. Focus on the meaning of each word, visualizing Allah's mercy enveloping your child and lifting their burdens. Imagine the Qur'an becoming a source of strength and peace for them. You can also gently place your hand on your child's head or chest while reciting, channeling the barakah (blessing) of the dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions, is a profound way to seek Allah's help for alleviating sadness and worry. By invoking Allah with His most beautiful names and attributes, and by asking that the Qur'an be a balm for the heart and soul, we are seeking the most effective and comprehensive cure. It teaches us to rely on Allah above all, recognizing that He is the ultimate source of comfort and relief, and that His words are a mercy and guidance for all of humanity, including our children.
Source & Authentication
A man asked the Prophet, 'O Messenger of Allah, shall I tie my camel and trust in Allah, or should I let it go and trust in Allah?' The Prophet smiled and said, 'Tie it and trust in Allah.' Another narration states that the Prophet ﷺ taught this dua to a man who was complaining of a headache: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 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 kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.' (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 effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, 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 anxiety.)