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, 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 enacted. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone You created, or sent down in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sorrow, and the reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nūra sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua when you feel overwhelmed by loneliness during difficult times, or when trials make you feel isolated. It's especially potent when facing deep sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being forgotten. Making it a habit during personal hardship can bring immense spiritual comfort.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full attention, ideally after your obligatory prayers or at any time you feel the need for solace. Focus on the meaning of each word, calling upon Allah using His most beautiful Names and Attributes. Imagine the Quran becoming a living source of comfort and guidance for your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, directly addresses the heart's deepest needs during hardship. It reminds us that our ultimate refuge and companion is Allah. By making the Quran the 'springtime of the heart', we invite divine joy and renewal, replacing sorrow with peace. The Prophet ﷺ said, 'No one asks about this like these people ask for knowledge.' (referring to a different context but highlighting the importance of seeking). This specific dua, however, is a direct plea for emotional and spiritual healing from the One who knows our state best.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud: We were with the Prophet ﷺ one day and he said, 'No one has ever suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said (in dua): O Allah! I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your slave-girl. My forehead is in Your hand. Your judgment on me prevails, and Your decree concerning me is just. I beseech You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, or taught to anyone You created, or that You revealed in Your Book, or that You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Quran the light of my heart and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety.' But there were some of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ who said, 'We have to learn these words.' Upon this the Prophet ﷺ said, 'Yes, indeed! Anyone who learns them and teaches them to others so that they may be taught, will have a great reward.' And anyone who learns them and acts upon them will have a great reward. And anyone who learns them and teaches them to others will have a great reward. And anyone who learns them and teaches them to others will have a great reward. And anyone who learns them and teaches them to others will have a great reward.