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 decree is being executed upon me. Your judgment 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 that You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the Unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasyati 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 kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-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 dua is profoundly powerful for moments when you feel overwhelmed, lost, or completely unable to find a way out of a difficult situation. When the weight of the world feels unbearable and despair starts to creep in, reciting this can be a lifeline. It’s especially relevant when facing challenges that test your faith and patience, and you feel a profound sense of helplessness.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited this dua himself when he faced extreme distress. When you recite it, understand the weight of each word. You are acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty over you and everything around you. You are placing your trust in His wisdom and power. Say it with a sincere heart, a firm belief in His ability to change your circumstances, and a deep yearning for His help. It’s best recited in a state of humility and earnest supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense benefits. Firstly, it’s a direct application of seeking help from Allah using His beautiful names and attributes, which is a highly effective way to make dua. Secondly, by asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' it reminds us that true solace and strength in times of hardship come from connecting with Allah's guidance and remembrance. The Qur'an has the power to revive a weary soul, illuminate the darkness of confusion, and dissipate anxieties. This dua teaches us to turn to the greatest source of comfort and strength, recognizing that ultimate relief is in Allah's hands.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "No person suffers a calamity in this world and made a patient remembrance of it, but Allah will grant him a reward similar to that of the Day when He created the heavens and the earth, in the Hereafter." I (Abdullah) said: "O Messenger of Allah! What is the reward of the Day when the heavens and the earth were created?" He said: "For every stone and brick in Paradise." When he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) spoke about the Day when the heavens and the earth were created, he was very much affected and his colour changed. He then said: "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 executed and Your judgement upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, which You have taught to anyone of Your creation, or that You have sent down in Your Book, or that You have kept secret in the knowledge of the Unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the life of my heart and the light of my chest and a remover of my sadness and a dispeller of my anxiety." (Sahih, narrated by Ahmad in his Musnad, and also by Ibn Hibban and others, with slight variations in wording. The wording here is from Musnad Ahmad 3712.)