Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Strength and Faith When Facing Divine Trials

Fear
Sahih HadithMusnad Ahmad 391

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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 command over me is forever executed. Your justice over me is assured. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the Unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.

Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbi, wa nūra sadri, wa jalā'a huzni, wa dhahāba hammi.

When to Read

This profound dua is recited when you feel overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or the weight of impending trials. It's a powerful invocation for inner peace and steadfastness, especially when facing tests that challenge your faith and patience. Recite it during moments of personal struggle, after prayers, or anytime you feel your heart heavy with worry.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on each word and its meaning. Raise your hands as you would during supplication, acknowledging Allah's absolute power and sovereignty. Believe that He alone can alleviate your fear and grant you strength through His Book. Acknowledge your humble position as a servant and His perfect justice in all His decrees.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, specifically asks Allah to make the Qur'an a source of comfort, light, and relief from sorrow and worry. When trials feel overwhelming, turning to the divine wisdom and guidance within the Qur'an can bring immense strength and perspective. It helps to anchor the heart in faith, reminding us that Allah's decree is just and His plan is perfect, even when it's difficult to understand.

Source & Authentication

Ahmad narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbi, wa nūra sadri, wa jalā'a huzni, wa dhahāba hammi. (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your justice over me is assured. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the Unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.)
Sahih HadithMusnad Ahmad 391
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