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، 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 inevitable. Your decision 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu 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 kitamika, 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 is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, especially during moments of deep reflection, after committing a mistake, or when feeling overwhelmed by past regrets. It's particularly potent during the latter part of the night (Qiyam al-Layl) or after obligatory prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Visualize Allah's mercy enveloping you as you speak. Understand the profound meaning of each phrase, acknowledging Allah's absolute control and seeking His divine intervention. It is recommended to raise your hands in supplication, as this is a Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua offers solace and a pathway to healing from past mistakes. By making dua with the perfect names of Allah, it reinforces our reliance on Him and His infinite mercy. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies its ability to revive and purify, bringing life and growth after periods of spiritual drought caused by misguidance or error. It directly addresses sadness and distress, promising relief through turning to Allah and His Book. This dua helps shift our focus from regret to seeking Allah's forgiveness and guidance for a better future.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ said, 'There is no servant who is afflicted with distress or grief, and says: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu 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 kitamika, 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. (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 inevitable. Your decision 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my distress.)' except that Allah will take away his distress and grief, and replace it with joy.'