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 القُرْآنَ 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 decree concerning me is inevitable. Your justice concerning me is fair. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to one 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 delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
When you feel a pang of loneliness, or the sting of social awkwardness. Recite this when you feel disconnected from others, or overwhelmed by social situations. It's a perfect dua to turn to when you need to recenter yourself and feel Allah's presence, which is the ultimate source of peace.
How to Read
Whenever you feel the need for this dua, find a quiet space, face the Qiblah if possible, and recite it with sincerity. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do for similar duas. Focus on the meaning of each word, envisioning Allah's power and mercy. Repeat it until you feel your heart soften and your anxiety begin to ease.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man who complained of distress and anxiety, directly addresses the root of social awkwardness and isolation: a lack of inner peace and connection. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety,' we are seeking the most profound remedy. The Quran itself is a source of guidance, comfort, and tranquility. When our hearts are filled with the Quran, our worries diminish, and our connection to Allah strengthens, making us more at ease in our own skin and with others.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable. Your justice concerning me is fair. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to one 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 delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.' – except that Allah would take away his anxiety and grief and give him in their place relief." The people said, "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?" He said, "Yes, indeed! It is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them." (Ahmad 3701. Classified as Hasan by Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut).