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 الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ 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 ever effective. Your decree concerning me is just. 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, maadin fiya hukmuka, 'adlun fiya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly effective when facing feelings of guilt or regret over sins, especially those committed in private where no one else witnessed them. It's suitable for recitation at any time, particularly after salah, during the last third of the night, or whenever you feel a need to reconnect with Allah and seek His mercy for misdeeds, known only to Him and you.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere concentration and a humble heart. Visualize Allah's mercy encompassing you as you call upon Him by His perfect names. Understand that the confession is made to Allah alone, fostering a deep, personal connection. It's a plea born from acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and justice, and His unique knowledge of all matters, seen and unseen.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication is a comprehensive plea for relief from inner turmoil caused by sin. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' it signifies a renewal and purification, leading to spiritual growth and contentment. The acknowledgement of Allah's names, both known and hidden, demonstrates a deep understanding of His vastness and power, which can be a source of immense hope for forgiveness. It addresses grief and worry, promising a path towards peace by turning to the Divine guidance of the Qur'an.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'No person suffers a worry 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 ever effective. Your decree concerning me is just. 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.) except that Allah will remove his worry and grief, and replace his sorrow with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, indeed! It is essential for everyone who hears them after me to learn them.' (Reported by Ahmad and others, classified as Hasan by some scholars).