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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. Your command concerning me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin 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'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for moments when you feel overwhelmed by the absence of loved ones. Recite it during the day, particularly after your obligatory prayers, or during the quiet hours of the night when you feel the pangs of loneliness most acutely. It’s especially beneficial when you are seeking Allah’s help to find inner peace and resilience when physical distance creates emotional strain.
How to Read
Begin by making ablution (wudu). Raise your hands as you would when making dua. Start by acknowledging your status as a servant of Allah and affirming His absolute control and justice. Recite the Arabic text with sincerity and contemplation, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine the Quran becoming a source of life and light for your heart. End by placing your trust in Allah to ease your burden. Repeating this dua regularly can strengthen your connection with Allah and bring sustained comfort.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication addresses the root of distress: sadness and worry. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies seeking a renewal of joy and life. The 'light of the chest' implies clarity and wisdom, while 'banisher of sadness' and 'remover of worries' directly offer relief from emotional burdens. This dua emphasizes reliance on Allah and His divine words as the ultimate source of solace and strength during difficult times, including prolonged separation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command concerning me is inevitable. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to anyone from Your creation, or that You have sent down in Your Book, or that You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, (I ask You) that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a healer of my going (or, my worries). But Allah will remove his grief and His worries and substitute them with pleasure for him." (Ahmad said) This is a hasan hadith.