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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. 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 revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime 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 amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábika, aw ista'tharta 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 profound dua is particularly potent when you feel the grip of weakness or temptation. Recite it especially after committing a sin or falling prey to desires, acknowledging your subservience to Allah and seeking His help through His Most Beautiful Names and the power of the Quran. It's a beautiful practice to integrate into your daily supplications, perhaps after Fajr or before sleeping, as a constant reminder of your reliance on Him.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite this dua when feeling distressed. It's recommended to recite it with sincerity and deep contemplation. Raise your hands as you would in any dua, facing the Qiblah if possible, and pour your heart out to Allah. Understand that you are acknowledging His absolute power and knowledge, and seeking solace and guidance through the divine revelation. Let the words flow from a heart that recognizes its own frailty and Allah's boundless mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication beautifully combines acknowledging Allah's sovereignty with seeking relief from distress, particularly when that distress stems from moral weakness. By invoking Allah's names and making the Quran the central theme of your heart's desire, you are aligning yourself with divine guidance. The Hadith mentions that the Prophet ﷺ said about this dua: 'No person invokes this invocation but that his distress will be removed, and his worries will be replaced by joy.' This highlights the immense power of this dua in bringing about spiritual and emotional well-being, acting as a balm for a troubled soul wrestling with its desires.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'There is no one who has trouble or distress and says: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábika, aw ista'tharta 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. – (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 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 revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.) – but that Allah will remove his trouble and replace his joy with joy.' They said, 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He said, 'Yes, indeed anyone who hears them should learn them.' (Sahih Ibn Hibban 908)