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، 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 inevitable, and Your decree concerning 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 hidden knowledge of You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 'amatika, nasyati biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa-'uka, as'aluka bikulli-sm-in huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for those moments when the weight of being alone in a foreign land feels heavy, and the cultural distance leaves you feeling adrift. Recite it when you feel the pangs of loneliness, the ache of homesickness, or a general sense of being out of place. It's especially powerful when facing new challenges or feeling overwhelmed by the unfamiliar environment.
How to Read
Begin by making **wudu** (ablution). Find a quiet place where you can focus, ideally facing the Qiblah. Raise your hands to the level of your shoulders, palms facing upwards. Recite the dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, truly internalizing your dependence on Him and His infinite mercy. You can repeat it multiple times, especially during the auspicious times like after prayers or on Friday. Feel the words resonate within your heart and soul.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion struggling with distress, offers immense spiritual relief. By seeking Allah through His most beautiful names and by asking Him to make the Quran the source of comfort, we tap into a divine reservoir of strength. The Quran itself is described as a healing and mercy, and this prayer is a direct plea to experience those blessings. It helps to transform feelings of sorrow and anxiety into peace and contentment, reminding us that even in isolation, we are never truly alone when connected to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'There is no servant who is afflicted with distress and says: *Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 'amatika, nasyati biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa-'uka, as'aluka bikulli-sm-in huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.* ' (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 inevitable, and Your decree concerning 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 hidden knowledge of You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my distress.) – Except that Allah will remove his distress and replace his sorrow with happiness.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn this?' He replied: 'Yes, indeed. It is appropriate for whoever hears it to learn it.' — Musnad Ahmad 2242