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، 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 inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the hidden knowledge of You, to make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uka, ibnu 'abd-ika, ibnu amat-ika, nasiyati biyad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uka. As'aluka bikulli ism-in huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting before starting your study sessions, during breaks when you feel overwhelmed, and especially right before entering the exam hall. It's about seeking Allah's divine assistance to calm your nerves, clarify your thoughts, and bring ease to your mind as you face the challenge.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus. Raise your hands if possible, especially when making a personal supplication. Believe in Allah's power to answer your dua and grant you peace. Imagine the Quran, as the dua mentions, becoming a source of light and comfort for your heart and mind. Take deep breaths and try to feel the meaning of each word as you utter them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion when he complained of distress, is a comprehensive plea for relief from worries and anxieties. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'spring of the heart' and 'light of the chest,' we invite divine clarity and peace. It helps in managing exam stress by shifting our reliance from our own abilities to Allah's boundless support, leading to improved focus and a calmer disposition.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who came to him and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, one of us feels a desire in his heart for worldly things, and he gets distracted by it.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Come closer.' He repeated it three times. Then he said: 'Ask for these words to be given to you.' He asked: 'What are these words?' He 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 inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the hidden knowledge of You, to make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.' (Ahmad, graded Hasan)