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 forever established. Your decree concerning 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uka, ibnu 'abd-ika, ibnu amat-ika, nasiyati biyad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uk, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-k, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is not limited to a specific time, but its power is especially potent when you are facing physical ailments. Recite it when pain or weakness overwhelms you, when you feel your strength waning, and when the worry and grief associated with illness begin to take hold. It's a comprehensive plea for both physical relief and emotional solace, seeking strength through the divine word.
How to Read
Begin by making yourself present before Allah. Understand that you are asking the One who has complete control over your well-being. Utter the words with sincerity, reflecting on their meaning: acknowledging His lordship, His absolute power, and His justice. The dua emphasizes the importance of the Qur'an, so in moments of difficulty, let its verses be a source of comfort and strength as you recite this supplication. Seek sincerity in your intention and conviction in His response.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense benefits. By seeking strength through the perfect names of Allah and making the Qur'an the source of comfort, it addresses the spiritual and emotional aspects of physical suffering. It acknowledges Allah's absolute sovereignty and justice, which can bring peace to a troubled heart. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who complained of an ailment, highlighting its effectiveness in seeking relief from pain and distress and finding peace through the divine word.
Source & Authentication
Narrated `Abdullah: We were with the Prophet ﷺ, suffering from hardship. He said: 'A servant of Allah does not suffer any affliction on the surface of the earth, the severity of which is greater than an affliction which was inflicted on me. So Allah the Mighty and Majestic said: 'O Muhammad! You are my servant and the son of my servant and the son of my handmaid. My forelock is in My hand. My judgment is exercised through me. My decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have instructed Your creation, or You have sent down in Your Book, or which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the light of my chest and the banisher of my grief and the remover of my anxiety.' So it was said to the Prophet ﷺ: 'Should we not learn these words and teach them to our sick and those in our grief?' He said: 'Yes, indeed, by Allah, teach them to them.' Source: Musnad Ahmad, Book of Supplications, Hadith 391