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 الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ 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 effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have sent down in Your Book, or that You have kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitifika, aw 'statharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when you feel overwhelmed by hardship, understanding that your struggles might stem from your shortcomings. It’s a profound supplication to seek solace and purification through the divine word of the Qur'an, especially after facing difficulties. Recite it during times of sadness, worry, or when seeking a deeper connection with Allah's guidance.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your position as a servant of Allah. Understand that your life and circumstances are ultimately in His control. Utter the dua with sincerity and humility, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Visualize the Qur'an as a source of spiritual nourishment and light for your heart and mind. Feel the weight of your worries begin to lift as you place your trust in Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua taps into the vastness of Allah's names and attributes, seeking His help through the most beloved means: His Book. It promises relief from sadness and worry by making the Qur'an central to one's spiritual well-being. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion, indicating its importance for spiritual healing and the purification of the heart from the distress caused by hardship and, implicitly, the sins that may have led to it.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'No servant is afflicted with anxiety or grief, and he 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 effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have sent down in Your Book, or that You have kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.' But if he said it, Allah would remove his anxiety and grief, and replace it with joy.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, indeed. It is incumbent upon everyone who hears them after he has reached puberty.'