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 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 that You have called Yourself, or have taught any one of Your creatures, or have revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdik, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed by the pressure of exams, during moments of intense worry, or simply as a regular practice to seek Allah's help in managing stress and finding mental clarity before, during, or after your exams.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere belief and conviction, raising your hands as you would in supplication. Focus on the meaning of the words and visualize Allah's mercy and support. It's best recited after obligatory prayers or during times of quiet reflection. Remember to also engage in proper preparation for your exams, as duas are a means of seeking help, not a replacement for effort.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, often associated with seeking relief from distress, directly asks Allah to make the Quran a source of comfort and peace for the heart. When anxiety strikes, turning to the Quran, as this dua implores, can bring immense tranquility. By relying on Allah and His Book, we can find solace from grief and worries, enabling us to face challenges like exams with a calmer, more focused mind.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: 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 that You have called Yourself, or have taught any one of Your creatures, or have revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries – but Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace them with pleasure.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 22472 - Hasan Li Ghayrihi) This hadith highlights the immense power of dua when coupled with tawakkul (reliance on Allah). The Prophet ﷺ explicitly stated that Allah removes anxiety and grief for the one who recites this. The mention of making the Quran the 'delight of my heart' is particularly relevant for students, asking Allah to help them find peace and ease through His divine guidance amidst their studies.