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، 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 decree concerning me is effective. Your judgment upon 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 Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly powerful when recited in the morning after waking. While the hadith specifies it as a prayer for distress, its profound request for the Quran to be a source of solace and guidance is applicable at any time, including when one reflects on any shortcomings or sins, whether remembered or not, that may have occurred during sleep.
How to Read
This dua is recited with utmost sincerity and humility. It involves acknowledging Allah's absolute control over one's life ('My forelock is in Your hand') and recognizing His justice. The prayer is for Allah to make the Quran a means of spiritual and emotional well-being, encompassing the cleansing of the heart, chest, sorrow, and worry. It's a beautiful way to start the day with a focus on divine guidance and inner peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses a wide range of benefits, extending beyond the initial context of seeking relief from distress. By asking for the Quran to be the 'spring of the heart,' it signifies spiritual revival and growth. As the 'light of the chest,' it brings clarity and understanding. It serves as a means to alleviate grief and worry, bringing tranquility and peace of mind. Moreover, by acknowledging Allah by all His names and attributes, it strengthens the servant's connection with his Creator and reinforces the importance of seeking refuge and help only from Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indak, 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 decree concerning me is effective. Your judgment upon 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 Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.)' So a man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should I not learn it?' He said: 'Of course, it is not permissible for anyone to ask for this except Allah.'