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, indeed I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your slave-woman. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever established. Your decision 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 kept with You in the knowledge of the unseen, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabia qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly beneficial during Tahajjud, the night prayer. When you find yourself wrestling with inner doubts, temptations, or feelings of distress, recite this dua. It's a moment when the veil between the servant and the Lord is thin, making our pleas more potent. Use it when you feel overwhelmed by your own desires or when the whispers of Shaytan are strong, seeking clarity and strength in the quiet of the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a humble heart. Understand that you are placing yourself entirely in Allah's hands, acknowledging His power and wisdom. Begin by affirming your state as a servant of Allah, dependent on Him. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, especially the part where you ask Allah to make the Qur'an the source of comfort and guidance for your heart and soul. Visualize the Qur'an as a soothing balm and a guiding light that dispels the darkness of your inner struggles. Raising your hands in supplication during Tahajjud is a Sunnah, so doing so while reciting this dua can enhance its spiritual impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound plea for spiritual well-being and relief from inner turmoil. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' you are seeking a renewal of faith and a deepening of connection to the Divine Word. It serves as a light for the chest, illuminating the path of righteousness and dispelling the darkness of confusion and doubt. Most importantly, it is a direct request for the removal of sorrow and anxiety, which are often the fuel for our inner demons. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who had recited the entire Qur'an but did not grasp its essence, highlighting its role in spiritual understanding and application. It is a comprehensive request for comfort, clarity, and spiritual resilience, especially potent during the blessed hours of Tahajjud.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: O Allah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your slave-woman. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever established. Your decision 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 kept with You in the knowledge of the unseen, to make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sorrow, and a reliever of my anxiety, except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and substitute for him in its stead joy.' He was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, indeed. It is recommended for anyone who hears them after I have finished speaking to learn them.'