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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 forever executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have named Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for reciting during the stillness of prayer, especially when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or fear. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, seeking solace directly from Him. You can say it after the Tashahhud, before the Taslim (the final salutations), or even during Sujood (prostration) when you are closest to your Lord. It’s a moment when your heart is already turned towards Him, making it an ideal time to pour out your worries and seek His perfect peace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction and a sincere heart. Understand that you are addressing the One who has complete power over all things. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. Imagine the immense comfort and relief that comes from placing your trust in Allah. As you say 'My forelock is in Your hand,' acknowledge His absolute control over your life. When you ask Him to make the Qur'an the light of your heart, visualize its verses illuminating your mind and dispelling darkness. This prayer is best offered in a state of humility and heartfelt supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a powerful plea for spiritual and emotional well-being, directly linking the healing of anxiety and grief to the Divine. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'delight of my heart, the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my anxiety,' we acknowledge the Qur'an's immense power to soothe, guide, and heal. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua, showing its significance in seeking refuge from distress. It's a testament to how turning to the words of Allah and recognizing His unique names and attributes can bring profound peace and tranquility, transforming worries into serenity.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah from all evil and anxiety. When he was anxious or distressed, he would supplicate: "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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي." (Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa 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 forever executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have named Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my anxiety.*