اللَّهُمَّ اِجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا، وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا، وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَسَارِي نُورًا، وَفَوْقِي نُورًا، وَتَحْتِي نُورًا، وَأَمَامِي نُورًا، وَخَلْفِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ فِي نَفْسِي نُورًا، وَعَظِّمْ لِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا عَلَى نُورٍ.
O Allah, place light in my heart, light in my sight, light in my hearing, light to my right, light to my left, light above me, light below me, light before me, light behind me, place light within my soul, make for me a great light, and make for me light upon light.
Allahumma ij'al fi qalbi nooran, wa fi basari nooran, wa fi sam'i nooran, wa 'an yaminee nooran, wa 'an yasaree nooran, wa fawqi nooran, wa tahti nooran, wa amami nooran, wa khalfi nooran, wa ij'al fi nafsi nooran, wa 'adhim li nooran, waj'al li nooran 'ala noor.
When to Read
This profound dua is most potent when recited during the stillness of the night, particularly during Tahajjud (night prayer). The quietude and solitude of the night are ideal for deep reflection and seeking Allah's guidance to comprehend the Quran's intricate meanings. It's a perfect invocation after completing your night prayers or during the moments just before dawn.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Imagine the light of knowledge and understanding filling every aspect of your being as you utter the words. Focus your thoughts on the Quran, seeking Allah to open its doors of wisdom to you. This is a personal supplication, best made in a state of quiet contemplation, perhaps after performing Wudu (ablution) and offering voluntary prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful request for divine illumination. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to ask Allah for light in multiple aspects of our existence, symbolizing knowledge, guidance, and spiritual insight. When seeking to understand the Quran, asking for 'light upon light' signifies a deep yearning for enhanced understanding and a connection to the divine wisdom within its verses. It transforms night worship from mere ritual into a profound journey of spiritual discovery, unlocking the mysteries and beauty of Allah's word.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to recite (in the night prayer): 'O Allah, make light in my heart, light in my sight, light in my hearing, light to my right, light to my left, light above me, light below me, light before me, light behind me, and make light within myself, and make my light great, and make for me light upon light.'