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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me prevails. Your judgment of 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdunka, 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 kitabilika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
When you feel overwhelmed by shame, embarrassment, or the sting of public criticism, this dua offers a profound connection to Allah. Recite it when others are mocking, backbiting, or causing you emotional distress. It's particularly useful before or after an event where you anticipate humiliation, or when you find yourself suddenly in such a situation.
How to Read
This dua is a powerful appeal to Allah, acknowledging His absolute control and wisdom. Begin by reflecting on your state of submission to Allah. Understand that your difficulties are part of His plan, and He is the ultimate source of strength and relief. Recite with sincere conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase and the vastness of Allah's names and attributes. It's best recited with a calm heart, though in moments of distress, even a heartfelt utterance is valuable.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, known for its comprehensive nature, seeks solace and strength directly from the Creator. By acknowledging Allah's mastery over all aspects of your life, you begin to shift your perspective from the temporary sting of human judgment to the eternal reality of Divine decree. The request to make the Quran the 'springtime of the heart' and 'light of the chest' offers a profound antidote to the darkness and heaviness that humiliation can bring. It promises relief from sadness and worry, replacing them with spiritual nourishment and clarity.
Source & Authentication
This hadith is found in Musnad Ahmad and graded as Hasan by scholars. The context is a prayer the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite. While not directly about public humiliation, its comprehensive request for comfort and guidance through the Quran makes it universally applicable to times of emotional distress, including the pain of being shamed or embarrassed. Hamdan ibn Sulayman narrated to us from Abu Ya'qub al-Hawzini from 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr, who said: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: Allah, the Blessed and Most High, says: 'I have divided the prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves. When the servant says: 'Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds', Allah says: 'My servant has praised Me'. When he says: 'The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful', Allah says: 'My servant has lauded Me'. When he says: 'Master of the Day of Judgment', Allah says: 'My servant has glorified Me'. When he says: 'It is You we worship and You we ask for help', Allah says: 'This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall have what he asked for'. When he says: 'Guide us to the straight path, the path of those whom You have favoured, not those who have incurred Your wrath, nor those who have gone astray', Allah says: 'This is for My servant, and My servant shall have what he asked for.' Then the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'The servant says: 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me prevails. Your judgment of 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worry.' [Musnad Ahmad 6904 - this reference pertains to a similar wording of the dua, often cited in relation to the benefits of reciting the Quran. The version used in the main entry is more commonly referenced for this specific dua in times of distress.]