اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ أَوِ 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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is assured, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name belonging to You which You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my breast, and a departure for my sadness and a release for my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu 'amatika, nasiyati bi yadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Life often brings moments of heaviness – a sudden wave of sadness, or a persistent worry that clings to your thoughts. When these feelings weigh you down, especially as you prepare for sleep and the quiet hours amplify your concerns, this profound dua is a powerful refuge. Recite it whenever you feel your heart burdened, seeking Allah's solace and the removal of distress. It's particularly comforting before drifting off, helping to replace anxious thoughts with reliance on Allah.
How to Read
As with all duas, approaching this supplication with sincerity and presence of heart is key. Understand the profound meanings of what you are asking and acknowledging about Allah's power over your affairs. You can recite it silently to yourself or audibly, whichever allows for deeper concentration. Reflect on each phrase: your servanthood to Allah, His absolute control, His perfect justice, and the invocation of His magnificent Names. Let this reflection soothe your soul.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself gave us a beautiful promise regarding this dua. He taught that whoever recites it, Allah will remove his anxiety and sorrow and replace it with joy. Imagine the relief – a complete transformation of your emotional state by the will of Allah! This dua affirms our complete submission to Allah's decree, acknowledging His sovereignty and justice. By calling upon Allah through His Names, both known and unknown to us, we seek His direct intervention and guidance, particularly asking for the Qur'an to be the spring of our hearts and the light that dispels our inner darkness. It's a comprehensive plea for spiritual and emotional healing.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No person suffers any anxiety or sorrow, and says: [the above dua] but Allah will take away his anxiety and sorrow, and grant him instead joy." It was said, "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn it?" He said, "Yes, whoever hears it should learn it." — Musnad Ahmad 3712 (Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut: Its chain of narration is sahih, and its narrators are trustworthy. Graded Sahih by Al-Albani).