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 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 judgment upon me is inevitable. Your command concerning 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 for Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow, and a reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua when you feel a specific fear gripping your heart – be it the anxiety of an upcoming presentation, the dread of potential failure, or any situation that makes your chest feel tight and your mind race. It's a comprehensive supplication to invoke Allah's support by His most beautiful names and attributes, asking Him to grant you peace and strength through the Qur'an.
How to Read
With sincerity and deep conviction, turn to Allah. Make the intention that you are seeking refuge and strength only from Him. Utter these words with a humble heart, acknowledging your servitude and dependence on Him. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you say it, truly believing that Allah has the power to transform your fear into peace and your distress into ease. Raising your hands slightly can be done, as is customary in supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is profoundly beneficial because it anchors your trust in Allah by acknowledging His complete control over your life ('My forelock is in Your hand') and His justice. It invokes Allah using His most comprehensive array of names, a method highly effective in seeking His response. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies its power to bring life, joy, and relief, dispelling darkness and worry. It's a holistic supplication that addresses both the internal state of fear and the external circumstances contributing to it.
Source & Authentication
Hafsah bint 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them (i.e., his companions) to supplicate with these words during the difficult times: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. Your command concerning 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 for Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow, and a reliever of my distress.)