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 effective. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief and a 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 anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is perfect for those moments when you feel the weight of trials pressing down. When tests and tribulations come, they can stir up anxieties and make us question our actions or feel overwhelmed. This is the time to turn to Allah, not just with a plea for relief, but with a request for His guidance and the solace that comes from His Word. Recite it when you feel burdened, when you're seeking clarity, or simply as a regular practice to keep your heart connected to the Divine.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah (the phrase 'nasitati biyadika' – 'my forelock is in Your hand' – emphasizes this utter submission). Understand that His decree over you is inevitable and just. Use the *highest* names of Allah, the ones He has chosen for Himself, to call upon Him. This isn't just about reciting words; it's about feeling the meaning, especially the part where you ask for the Qur'an to be the source of your spiritual well-being, dispelling sorrow and worry. Offer this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the core of spiritual well-being. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' we seek a renewal of our faith and spiritual life, much like spring brings life to the earth. It promises light for our chests, illuminating our understanding and guiding us through confusion. Most importantly, it offers a powerful remedy for grief and worry, transforming inner turmoil into peace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself turned to this dua when he was distressed, showing its immense power in alleviating hardship and strengthening resolve through connection with Allah and His Book.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'There is no servant who is afflicted with distress or grief, and he says: "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 effective. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief and a remover of my worries."' ... 'Abdullah said: 'So the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'By Allah, these words are a supplication for anyone who says them, and he will have said what is needed.'