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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have bestowed upon Yourself, or have caused one of Your creatures to learn, or have revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a remover of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiika, 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 dua is perfect for moments when you feel overwhelmed by loneliness, anxiety, or sadness, especially during periods of enforced solitude like illness or quarantine. It's a powerful way to remind yourself of Allah's absolute control and His mercy, seeking solace not just from external circumstances but from within your own heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a humble heart. Focus on each word, internalizing its meaning. Imagine your heart opening up to the guidance and peace the Qur'an offers. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers, or during times of quiet reflection when you can concentrate fully on your connection with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua beautifully encapsulates a deep reliance on Allah. By acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His help through His Most Beautiful Names, we reaffirm our faith. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies a desire for spiritual renewal and flourishing, even when physically confined. It addresses sadness and worry directly, asking for their removal through the divine light and wisdom found in Allah's revelation. This practice combats feelings of isolation by strengthening our connection to the One who is always present.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "There is no servant who is afflicted with distress and says: 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have bestowed upon Yourself, or have caused one of Your creatures to learn, or have revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a remover of my anxiety.' - except that Allah will remove his distress and replace his sorrow with joy." It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, indeed. It is incumbent upon everyone who hears them after he has learned them to say them.' (Reported by Ahmad in Al-Musnad, graded Hasan by scholars). This narration highlights the immense power of this supplication in seeking relief from distress and sadness through the remembrance of Allah and the wisdom of the Qur'an.