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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ 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 ever-effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept with You in the hidden knowledge of the unseen: I ask 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 anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant during the quiet hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). When facing difficulties, overwhelming sadness, or a heavy burden, reciting this supplication in the solitude of the night, with sincere intention and deep reflection, can bring immense solace and strength. It's a prayer for resilience when you feel tested.
How to Read
Begin your Tahajjud prayer with the intention of seeking strength and patience. After your prescribed prayers, or during the supplication part of your prayer, raise your hands (if possible, as is the etiquette for dua) and recite this dua with a humble and earnest heart. Reflect on each phrase, truly acknowledging Allah's power and sovereignty over your situation. Picture the Qur'an becoming a source of life and light within you, dispelling the darkness of your worries.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua connects you directly to Allah's infinite names and attributes. It seeks to transform your heart by making the Qur'an its 'springtime' – bringing life, growth, and renewal. It promises light for your chest, clearing away confusion and doubt. Most significantly, it asks for the removal of grief and anxiety, replacing them with peace and contentment through the guidance and wisdom of the divine word. This supplication is a pathway to inner peace and spiritual fortitude.
Source & Authentication
Ahmad narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'No servant is afflicted by any worry or grief and says: Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba 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 ever-effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept with You in the hidden knowledge of the unseen: I ask 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 anxiety) – except that Allah will remove his worry and grief and replace them with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban and Al-Hakim, who said its chain of narration is sahih, and Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, and Ibn Sunni.)