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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone in Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept entirely to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdunka, ibn 'abdika, ibn ammatika, 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 kitabiika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for anyone struggling with addiction, seeking Allah's (SWT) help and guidance to overcome it. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by the addiction, when temptation is strong, or as part of your daily supplication to ask for strength, clarity, and a renewed connection with the divine. It's especially potent when you feel your heart is heavy or your mind is clouded by the struggle, as the dua specifically asks for the Qur'an to be a source of relief and light.
How to Read
Begin with sincere intention and conviction in Allah's (SWT) ability to help. Raise your hands in supplication, a sign of seeking from Allah. Utter the words with humility and a broken heart, recognizing your complete dependence on Him. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing your plea for the Qur'an to heal your heart and mind. Make sure you are in a state of wudu if possible, facing the Qiblah, though Allah (SWT) hears every sincere dua regardless of location or time.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the one who complained of distress, is a comprehensive request for relief and well-being. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies a renewal and flourishing of inner peace and spiritual growth, which is crucial for overcoming addictive patterns. The 'light of the chest' brings clarity and wisdom to discern right from wrong. It directly addresses the 'banisher of sadness and reliever of worries,' which are often the root causes or companions of addiction. Its benefit lies in turning to the ultimate source of strength and healing, Allah (SWT), by His most beautiful names and attributes, and seeking the guidance of His divine word.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You by Your words, perfect and complete, from the evil of what You have created.' (This is a different dua). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also taught a comprehensive dua to a man who complained of distress and worries: 'Allahumma inni 'abdunka, ibn 'abdika, ibn ammatika, 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 kitabiika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.' (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone in Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept entirely to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my worries.) When the man recited this, Allah (SWT) took away his distress and replaced his sadness with happiness. - Narrated by Ahmad.