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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabia'a qalbii, wa nuura sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for those moments when the weight of uncertainty feels heavy. When you're facing decisions with no clear path, when future plans seem shrouded in fog, or when anxieties about the unknown start to creep in, turning to this supplication can bring immense solace. Recite it during the day, before sleep, or any time you feel your heart yearning for peace and clarity.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincerity and a deep sense of reliance on Allah (SWT). Begin by acknowledging your status as a creation entirely dependent on your Creator, as the opening of the dua beautifully captures. Utter the words with conviction, internalizing their meaning. Visualize the Qur'an as the soothing balm and guiding light for your heart and mind. It's beneficial to raise your hands slightly when making supplication, as is the practice of the Prophet ﷺ, and to face the Qiblah if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, connects the believer's heart to the Qur'an, the ultimate source of guidance and peace. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' we invite renewal and growth even in arid times. As the 'light of the chest,' it dispels the darkness of confusion. It's a powerful tool for relief from sadness and worry, as its name implies, offering a spiritual solution to emotional turmoil. The Prophet ﷺ himself turned to this supplication when distressed, highlighting its significance.
Source & Authentication
Imam Ahmad narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: '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 judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.' (Musnad Ahmad 1/391). The narrator added that the Prophet ﷺ said, 'And I seek refuge in You from the evil of them (i.e., desires).' This hadith is considered Hasan by many scholars due to its corroborating narrations.