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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable. Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli-sm-in huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, 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 is a powerful dua to recite on Friday, especially during the special hours of acceptance, like after Asr prayer, or during the time of Jumu'ah khutbah if you are able to make dua silently. It is particularly beneficial when you feel your heart is heavy, burdened by worries, or experiencing sadness. Friday is a blessed day, and making this specific supplication then can bring immense solace and relief.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. Raising your hands is appropriate for supplication. Reflect on the greatness of Allah and His ability to transform your state. Recognize that the Quran itself is a source of healing and guidance, and ask Allah to make it so for your heart. It is recommended to make this dua with humility and a clear intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses several key spiritual needs. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'spring of the heart', it signifies a request for renewal, growth, and life for one's inner self, much like spring brings life to the earth. It seeks the Quran as the 'light of the chest', dispelling darkness and confusion. Crucially, it asks for the removal of grief and worries ('jila'a huzni wa dhahaba hammi'), indicating the profound comfort and peace that sincere engagement with Allah's words can bring. This supplication is particularly potent on Friday, a day blessed for its unique spiritual opportunities.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah using certain words and supplicated with them. He mentioned a comprehensive supplication which is: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli-sm-in huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, 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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable. Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the banisher of my worries.) This Hadith is found in Musnad Ahmad and is considered Hasan.