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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, 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, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiika, aw 'istatharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This is a profound dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught for general distress, anxiety, and sadness. It's perfect for those moments when you feel overlooked or isolated after social invitations go unanswered. Recite it when you feel that sting of disappointment, or when loneliness starts to creep in. It’s a powerful way to redirect your focus from what you lack to the immense blessings and support available through Allah and His Book.
How to Read
First, understand the profound reliance on Allah this dua expresses. Begin by acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and His perfect decree. Raise your hands slightly, as if you are genuinely pouring out your heart to Him. Recite with sincerity and focus, letting the meaning sink in. This isn't just about words; it's about seeking refuge and solace in the One who truly understands your heart and can bring about the best outcome.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is specifically taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to alleviate worry and sadness. By making the Quran the source of comfort, light, and relief, we are seeking the highest form of solace. It shifts our perspective from worldly disappointments to the eternal guidance and wisdom of Allah's words, which are a boundless source of strength and peace.
Source & Authentication
A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ): O Messenger of Allah, one of us feels some sadness in his heart. He said: It is the sadness of the believer. He said: What is the sign of that? He said: Whoever is pleased with a good deed and feels remorse for a bad deed, that is the sign of the believer. He said: O Messenger of Allah, how do I say it? He said: Say: 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 forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, 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, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my anxiety. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1554, classified as Hasan by Al-Albani)