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, indeed 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 decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu ammatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi
When to Read
This dua is profoundly useful when feelings of inadequacy or unworthiness begin to creep in. It's perfect for those moments when you question your deeds, your connection to Allah, or feel you're not good enough. Recite it during times of personal struggle, before embarking on a challenging task, or simply when you need a spiritual anchor against self-doubt.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah (SWT). Start by affirming your identity as a servant of Allah, recognizing His absolute control over your life and destiny. Focus on the names and attributes of Allah that you mention, connecting with His vastness and mercy. The act of asking for the Quran to be the 'spring of your heart' implies an intention to engage deeply with its verses, seeking its guidance and comfort.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses the root of unworthiness by reaffirming Allah's sovereignty and justice. By turning to the Quran as the source of solace and strength, it shifts focus from perceived personal failings to the immense mercy and wisdom of Allah. It's a powerful way to combat negative self-talk and replace it with reliance on the divine.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man, as found in Musnad Ahmad. The context is that the Prophet ﷺ asked the man how he would ask Allah when he needed something. The man replied that he would ask with these words. The Prophet ﷺ then affirmed that this dua contains all the requests a believer might need.