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 الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed to any of Your creation, or have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abdunka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbii, wa nuura sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua when you feel overlooked, unacknowledged, or like your contributions don't matter. It's particularly helpful during times of self-doubt or when facing situations where you feel your voice isn't heard. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to his companions, showing its importance in seeking solace and strength from Allah when feeling insignificant.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a humble heart, acknowledging Allah's absolute power and control. Begin by affirming your servitude to Allah. Pour out your heart, seeking His help through the various ways He has made Himself known to creation. Picture the Qur'an as the source of life and light for your heart and soul.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua addresses feelings of low self-worth directly by connecting your existence and state to Allah's will and knowledge. By seeking the Qur'an as the 'springtime of the heart,' you invite spiritual renewal and purpose, pushing back feelings of emptiness. It helps shift focus from perceived external validation to internal reliance on Allah, the ultimate source of value and significance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to address distress and sadness, implying its efficacy in lifting the spirit.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he was with his companions: 'Allahumma inni 'abdunka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabbika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbii, wa nuura sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii.' (O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed to any of Your creation, or have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow and a reliever of my anxiety.) - Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Hibban, graded Hasan.