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، وَجِلَاءَ 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 over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You have named Yourself with, or taught to one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the life of my heart and the light of my breast, and a departure for my sorrow and a release for my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati bi yadika, 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, awis-ta'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
As parents, we often carry the weight of many worries: the well-being of our children, their future, our responsibilities, and sometimes, personal struggles. This powerful dua is a profound remedy for any form of grief, sadness, or anxiety that may settle in your heart. Recite it whenever you feel overwhelmed, distraught, or burdened by sorrow – whether it's due to a child's illness, a difficult life event, financial stress, or simply the general anxieties of life. Make it a regular part of your daily supplications, especially after your prayers, during moments of quiet reflection, or whenever you are in need of Allah's comfort and reassurance.
How to Read
Approach this dua with utmost sincerity and a deeply reflective heart. As you recite it, truly internalize your submission to Allah, acknowledging your servitude, His absolute control over all affairs, and the perfect justice of His decrees. When you invoke Allah by His beautiful names and attributes, let your heart be fully present, believing unequivocally in His power to relieve your distress. Focus on the profound meaning of each phrase, allowing it to penetrate your soul. It is recommended to make dua in a state of purity (wudu), and you may raise your hands as a sign of humility and supplication. Repeat this dua as often as you need, until you feel tranquility settle in your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
The immense benefit of this particular dua is explicitly promised by the Prophet ﷺ himself. He said: "No one is afflicted by distress and grief, and says this dua, but Allah will remove his distress and grief and give him joy instead." (Musnad Ahmad 3712) This is a direct, powerful promise from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'life of your heart' and the 'light of your breast,' you are seeking the ultimate source of guidance, healing, and peace to purify your inner being, thereby expelling all forms of sadness and worry. It strengthens your reliance on Allah, affirms His sovereignty over all matters, and brings profound serenity to a troubled soul. This dua is a testament to the fact that true comfort and lasting joy are found only in submission to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "If any servant of Allah is afflicted by distress and grief, and he says: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati bi yadika, 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, awis-ta'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi' (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 over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You have named Yourself with, or taught to one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the life of my heart and the light of my breast, and a departure for my sorrow and a release for my anxiety) – but Allah will remove his distress and grief and give him joy instead." The Companions asked: "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?" He ﷺ said: "Yes, whoever hears them should learn them."