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 forever executed. 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 exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbii, wa nura sadrii, wa jila'a huznii, wa dhahaba hammii
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for those moments when the weight of physical illness or the shadows of mental health struggles leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Recite it when you feel a deep sense of loneliness, when your heart feels heavy with sadness, or when anxiety clouds your thoughts. It's a supplication for turning to the ultimate source of strength and solace, especially when you feel disconnected from others.
How to Read
Find a quiet place where you can focus. Begin by acknowledging Allah's complete power and control over your life, as described in the opening lines. Recite the dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Picture the Qur'an as a source of life, light, and relief for your heart and mind. It is best to recite this with sincere intention and a hopeful heart, seeking Allah's aid.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful means of seeking Allah's assistance when facing difficulties. By calling upon Allah with His most beautiful names and acknowledging His sovereignty, we open the doors to His mercy and support. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies a deep spiritual reliance, turning to the divine word for renewal, peace, and clarity amidst emotional or physical pain. It's a reminder that even in isolation, we are never truly alone when connected to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no one who has suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: 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 forever executed. 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 exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my anxiety, except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief and substitute for him in their place relief.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is essential for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 4302, classified as Hasan by scholars)