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، 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 enacted. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that is with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati bi-yad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafs-ak, aw anzaltahu fi kitab-ik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al-al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is perfect for when you feel overwhelmed by your sins, whether they were committed in private moments or in the full view of others. Recite it during the times when duas are more likely to be answered, such as the last third of the night, between the Dhuhr and Asr prayers, or after the obligatory prayers. It is particularly beneficial when you are seeking solace and a way to cleanse your heart and mind from the burden of wrongdoing.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your servitude to Allah and your reliance on Him. Use the full wording of the dua, focusing on the deep meaning behind each phrase. Understand that you are asking Allah by the most perfect of His Names, the ones He has kept to Himself or revealed. This shows a profound understanding of His majesty and power. Then, consciously reflect on how you wish the Qur'an to transform your inner self, bringing life to your heart and clarity to your vision. Recite with sincerity and a sincere intention for repentance and self-improvement.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive plea for relief from both inner turmoil and outward burdens, directly linked to the spiritual cleansing that comes from embracing the Qur'an. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' we are asking for spiritual renewal and growth, a blossoming of faith and good deeds. The 'light of the chest' signifies clarity of understanding and conviction. The 'banisher of grief' and 'reliever of worries' are direct results of turning to Allah and His guidance, finding peace in His word and His decree. This supplication helps to shift our focus from the weight of our sins to the immense mercy and transformative power of the Divine.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'No servant is afflicted by any worry or grief and then says: 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، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي. *Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati bi-yad-ik, madin fiyya hukm-uk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafs-ak, aw anzaltahu fi kitab-ik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalq-ik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al-al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.* (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 enacted. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that is with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime 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 it with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them after they are appropriate for him.'