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، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your slave, the son of Your male slave, the son of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept hidden in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the reliever of my sadness and the remover of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
During your moments of night worship, especially in the serenity of Tahajjud, when you are alone with your thoughts and seeking solace from Allah. It is particularly impactful when you feel a weight on your heart—whether it’s anxiety about the future, sadness from past regrets, or general distress. This dua helps align your heart with Allah's will and brings about true inner peace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full presence of heart and conviction. As you articulate each part, truly ponder its profound meaning: acknowledging your servitude, Allah's ultimate control over all affairs, His perfect justice, and then supplicating Him by His most beautiful names to make the Qur'an the spring of your heart. Let your voice carry your hopes and your vulnerabilities. This dua can be recited during your sujood (prostration), in the final sitting (tashahhud) before the tasleem, or simply after you've completed your night prayers, raising your hands to Allah. Feel the sincerity in your plea, understanding that only Allah can truly relieve your burdens.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua when afflicted with distress and grief, Allah will remove their anxiety and sorrow and replace it with joy. This dua serves as a powerful means to find inner peace, contentment, and a profound connection to the Qur'an. It shifts your focus from your burdens to the vastness of Allah's Names and Attributes, affirming His absolute power and justice, which naturally leads to a sense of submission and tranquility.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet ﷺ taught this profound dua to his companions as a powerful remedy for distress and sorrow. He said: "There is no one who is afflicted by distress and grief, and then says: 'O Allah, I am Your slave, the son of Your male slave, the son of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept hidden in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the reliever of my sadness and the remover of my anxiety,' except that Allah will remove his distress and grief, and make his joy take their place." The companions, eager to benefit from such a promise, asked, "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn this?" He replied, "Of course, whoever hears it should learn it." — Musnad Ahmad 3712