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 الغَيْبِ 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 effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii 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 kitakika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is especially relevant when you've missed your planned Tahajjud prayer. It serves as a way to seek Allah's help and forgiveness for any shortcomings, and more importantly, to refocus your intention and seek the means to reconnect with the spiritual benefits of night prayer. Recite it in the morning after realizing you missed it, or at any time you feel the need to reaffirm your commitment to Tahajjud.
How to Read
This supplication is best recited after Fajr prayer, perhaps after your regular dhikr. You can also recite it at any time of the day, especially when you're feeling disheartened about missing Tahajjud. The essence is sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Understand the meaning of each word and let it resonate with your heart. Focus on the attributes of Allah mentioned in the dua, acknowledging His power and mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is often used for general distress and seeking the Qur'an as a source of solace, its inclusion here is for its profound spiritual effect. When you miss Tahajjud, you might feel a sense of loss or sadness. This dua directly addresses that by asking Allah to make the Qur'an the source of joy and light for your heart, which in turn can motivate you to resume your night prayers. It's about seeking Allah's help to rectify your state and reaffirm your connection to Him, making it easier to get back to your spiritual routine.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would say: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii 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 kitakika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.' (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 effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.) Narrated by Ahmad. Al-Albani graded it Hasan.