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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli 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
This is a powerful dua for anyone feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being disconnected. It is particularly beneficial for our elderly brothers and sisters in institutions who might be experiencing loneliness. Recite it when you feel a pang of sadness, a wave of loneliness, or when you simply wish to connect more deeply with Allah and find solace in His words. It's perfect for quiet moments, before sleep, or after prayers.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of the words, allowing the request to penetrate your feelings. Imagine Allah's infinite mercy and power as you speak. It's recommended to raise your hands as you make this dua, as is the Sunnah for supplication when seeking specific relief.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man complaining of distress, directly asks Allah to make the Quran a source of comfort and peace for the heart. For the elderly who may feel isolated, the Quran can be a constant companion, a source of profound connection, and a reminder of Allah's ever-present love. It turns feelings of gloom and worry into a spiritual upliftment, replacing loneliness with the sweetness of faith and the light of divine guidance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief 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. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety, except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief and substitute for him in its stead joy.' Abdullah bin Mas'ud said, 'So we said: O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He replied, 'Yes, indeed! It is necessary for everyone who hears them after this to learn them.'