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 command over me is ever effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, to make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the driver away of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukuMuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uKa, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is for when you feel overwhelmed by any kind of worry, sadness, or indeed, physical pain that saps your strength and spirit. It's a comprehensive plea that acknowledges Allah's complete control and seeks His help through the greatest of gifts – the Qur'an.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, understanding that your ultimate strength comes from your connection with Allah. Raising your hands slightly is a sign of seeking and dependence. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you say it, especially how the Qur'an is a source of comfort and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion who was suffering, is incredibly comprehensive. It turns to Allah acknowledging His absolute power ('My forelock is in Your hand'), His justice ('Your decree concerning me is just'), and His knowledge. By asking through His beautiful names and the Qur'an, it seeks not just relief but spiritual strength, turning pain and worry into a source of closeness to Allah. It is a reminder that even in physical distress, our spiritual well-being is paramount.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When a person is afflicted with affliction and says: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba 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. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, to make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the driver away of my worries,') then Allah will take away his affliction and replace his grief with happiness.' We said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, indeed! It is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.'