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 decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down 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, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli smin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jilaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly potent when recited during Tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. The stillness of the night, combined with the act of standing before Allah, creates a unique spiritual atmosphere conducive to pouring out one's heart and seeking solace. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by despair, or burdened by troubles, especially in the last hours of the night when supplications are said to be more readily accepted.
How to Read
Begin by performing Wudu (ablution) with sincerity. Stand in prayer during Tahajjud, preferably in a quiet place where you can concentrate. After reciting Qur'an and offering other supplications, pour out your heart using this dua. Speak to Allah with humility and certainty, acknowledging His power and mercy. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly, understanding the meaning behind each phrase as you recite it. Repeat the dua or parts of it if you feel moved to do so. Make sure your heart is present with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies seeking spiritual renewal and life through Allah's word. It aims to bring light to the chest, dispelling the darkness of confusion and despair. Most importantly, it directly asks for the removal of sadness and worries. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this dua frequently, as it encapsulates a profound reliance on Allah and a deep connection to the Qur'an as a source of guidance and comfort, especially during difficult times. This reliance is a cornerstone of overcoming anxiety and despair.
Source & Authentication
The narration in Sahih Muslim from Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) states: 'The Prophet (peace be upon him) never sat for a long time on the Day of Disturbance or on the Day of Trial, but he recited this dua: Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya h-ukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli smin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jilaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.'