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, 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 effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness and a remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, 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 when you look in the mirror and notice the signs of aging, illness, or any physical decline. It serves as a potent reminder that our outward appearance is temporary and that true strength and solace come from our connection with Allah and His Book, the Qur'an.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility. Understand that 'nasitati biyadika' signifies complete surrender and dependence on Allah. Reflect on the meaning of making the Qur'an the 'springtime of your heart' – seeking renewal, growth, and life from its verses, especially when feeling a sense of physical vulnerability.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound submission to Allah, acknowledging His absolute control over our lives. It seeks the ultimate remedy for sadness and worry by turning to the Qur'an, which is described as a source of spiritual nourishment and light. By asking through His unique names, we are using the most effective means of supplication.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate with this dua: '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 effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness and a remover of my worries.' (Narrated by Ahmad, graded Sahih)