اللَّهُمَّ عَبْدُكَ وَابْنُ عَبْدَيْكَ، وَابْنُ 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 servants, and son of Your female servants. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name You have given 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 Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma 'abdik wa-bn 'abdik wa-bn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli-sm huwalaka, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi ka, aw astatharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jila'a huzni, wa-dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua particularly when the weight of grief feels overwhelming, and the sense of isolation after losing a parent becomes acute. It's especially potent during times of deep sadness, when you feel lost and are searching for direction and comfort. Make it a regular supplication during the night, a time when thoughts can often amplify feelings of loneliness.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that requires heartfelt sincerity. Raise your hands, as is customary for duas, and pour your heart out to Allah. Believe in His power to transform your sorrow into peace and your confusion into clarity. Focus on the meaning of each word, internalizing the request for the Qur'an to be your solace. It's beneficial to also engage with the Qur'an itself after reciting this dua, by reading, reflecting, or listening to its verses.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion experiencing distress, directly addresses profound sadness and anxiety. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' it offers a path to renewed life and joy amidst desolation. It's a powerful remedy for grief, seeking spiritual healing and a sense of purpose through the divine word. The Prophet ﷺ himself said, 'Allah does not inflict a disease except that He also sends its cure' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5678), and this dua is a profound cure for the spiritual ailments of grief and loneliness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Should I not teach you a comprehensive supplication?' Then he taught him this dua: 'Allahumma 'abdik wa-bn 'abdik wa-bn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli-sm huwalaka, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi ka, aw astatharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jila'a huzni, wa-dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servants, and son of Your female servants. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable, and Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name You have given 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 Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.)' - Recorded in Musnad Ahmad and authenticated as Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani.