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، 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 command over me is effective, and Your judgment upon 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 which You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you find yourself feeling isolated or lonely, especially when observing the close bonds and companionship of others from a distance. It's a powerful prayer to turn your heart towards Allah and seek solace, comfort, and a sense of belonging within His immense mercy and the guidance of the Qur'an, rather than dwelling on what you perceive as lacking in your social connections.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, as is the etiquette for dua. Begin with praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ. Then, recite this comprehensive dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Believe that Allah hears your call and has the power to grant your request. You can repeat this dua regularly, especially during times of quiet reflection or when experiencing feelings of loneliness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly profound. By invoking Allah with His most beautiful names and acknowledging His absolute power and justice, you place your reliance solely on Him. The request to make the Qur'an the 'spring of your heart' signifies a deep desire for spiritual rejuvenation and happiness. The Qur'an itself is described as a healing balm and a source of guidance. By asking for it to be the 'light of your chest,' you seek clarity and wisdom. Its role as a 'banisher of sadness' and 'reliever of anxiety' directly addresses the pain of loneliness and isolation, promising internal peace and contentment regardless of external circumstances. This prayer shifts your focus from perceived external deficiencies to the internal richness and connection found in your relationship with Allah and His Book.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'No person suffers from anxiety or grief, and then 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 effective, and Your judgment upon 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 which You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.' – except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief and replace them with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, indeed! It is recommended for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Related by Ahmad and others, and classified as Hasan by al-Albani).