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 enacted. 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 kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madhin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitadika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant when facing the quiet emptiness that often accompanies significant life changes. Whether you're starting a new job, moving to a new city, or experiencing any transition that leaves you feeling adrift and alone, this supplication can be a source of comfort. Recite it when you feel a pang of loneliness, when the silence of a new environment feels overwhelming, or when the path ahead seems uncertain and isolating.
How to Read
When you feel this emptiness, find a quiet moment, ideally facing the Qiblah. Raise your hands, similar to how you would in Salah, and humbly present yourself before Allah. Repeat the words with sincerity, truly feeling the weight of your reliance on Him. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing your servitude and His dominion. Afterward, make sincere personal du'a, asking Allah to fill that void with His remembrance and His divine presence.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, directly addresses the core of the human experience of sadness and worry. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' it signifies a deep spiritual renewal, bringing life and growth to a desolate emotional state. It's a request for spiritual nourishment and light, transforming inner darkness into clarity and peace. The Prophet ﷺ also said, 'Whoever recites the last two verses of Surat Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him' (Sahih al-Bukhari 4008). While this hadith refers to specific verses, our supplication here seeks a similar comprehensive spiritual sufficiency by connecting our hearts to the Divine Word in times of need.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduka, wa-bnu 'abdika, wa-bnu amatik, fi qabdatika, nâṣiyatika mâḍin fiyya ḥukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qaḍā'uka, as'aluka bi-kulli-smin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu aḥadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fī kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fī 'ilm il-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'āna rabī'a qalbī, wa nūra ṣadrī, wa li-jālâ'a ḥuznī, wa dhahāba hammi, illâ adhhaba Allâhu 'anhu ḥuznahu wa abdaluhu makâna farahihi.' The people said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, indeed! It is obligatory for everyone who hears them after me to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and Ibn Hibban who graded it Sahih Hasan) *Note: The Arabic text provided in this entry is the version with the specific request regarding the Qur'an, as found in Musnad Ahmad 3701. The longer version includes additional phrasing about seeking refuge in Allah and His decree. Both versions stem from the same noble teaching.*