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، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me prevails. Your judgment of 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 kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h'ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbi, wa nūra sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua before entering any social gathering where you anticipate feeling shy or anxious. It's particularly beneficial when you need to speak, interact with new people, or simply feel more comfortable in a group setting. You can also make it a habit to recite it in the morning, asking Allah to ease your interactions throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly connecting with Allah's power and His ability to transform your state. Imagine the Qur'an filling your heart with peace and your chest with light, dispelling any darkness of shyness or fear. It's best recited with your hands raised, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion, directly addresses the roots of anxiety and sorrow. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies a renewal and a vibrant flourishing of inner peace. The 'light of the chest' implies clarity of thought and a dispelling of confusion. It directly asks for the removal of sadness and worry, which are often the underlying feelings behind shyness. Essentially, this supplication seeks divine assistance to replace fear with confidence and ease, allowing for more meaningful and comfortable social interactions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who complained about worry and anxiety: 'Shall I not teach you words that, if you say them, Allah will remove your worry and pay your debt for you? He said: 'Yes, teach me.' He said: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the overpowering of men.' Then he said to him: 'Say: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me prevails. Your judgment of 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 kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my anxiety.' A man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I learned these words and Allah removed my worry and paid my debt.' (Related by Ahmad, graded Hasan)