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، 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 effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or have taught to any one of Your creation, or have revealed 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 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 lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly beneficial to recite in the evening, before going to sleep. Its comprehensive nature allows us to ask Allah for aid in many aspects of our lives, including the strength and motivation to wake for Fajr. By entrusting our affairs to Allah and asking Him to make the Qur'an the source of peace and guidance, we are setting ourselves up for a night where we are more likely to feel the divine pull to rise for prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Imagine laying all your concerns and your reliance at the feet of Allah. It is best to have performed Wudu and to face the Qiblah if possible. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that you are acknowledging Allah's complete power and mercy. You can make the specific intention in your heart to wake for Fajr as part of this general asking.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself in times of distress, is a comprehensive appeal to Allah. While it doesn't explicitly mention waking for Fajr, its power lies in its ability to shift our hearts. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' and 'remover of sadness and worry,' we invite spiritual peace and clarity. A heart filled with the light of the Qur'an is naturally inclined towards acts of worship, making it easier to rise for Fajr. It reinforces our reliance on Allah, which is the foundation of overcoming any difficulty, including the struggle to wake for prayer.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge with these words when distressed. (Reported by Imam Ahmad)