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, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female-servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitakika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-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 supplication is perfect for reciting when you feel overwhelmed by worries, anxieties, or the weight of life's challenges. It's particularly potent when you seek solace, strength, and a deeper connection to Allah's guidance amidst hardship, helping to transform difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart, preferably after your obligatory prayers or during the times when supplications are more likely to be answered, such as the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, truly embodying the submission and reliance it expresses. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, facing the Qiblah, and raising your hands as the Prophet ﷺ taught us.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root of anxiety and grief by seeking refuge in Allah and His perfect Word, the Qur'an. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' it signifies a desire for spiritual renewal and vibrant faith that can sustain us through trials. The light of the chest dispels confusion and doubt, while seeking the banishment of grief and anxiety brings peace and tranquility. This supplication cultivates the inner strength needed to face adversity with patience and contentment.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with these words, particularly when he felt distressed or anxious. This dua is a comprehensive request that encompasses seeking Allah's help through His names, His revelations, and His divine knowledge. It is a powerful tool for the believer to connect with their Creator during times of ease and hardship, asking for spiritual sustenance and emotional well-being through the guidance of the Qur'an.