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 named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or 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 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi yadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bi kulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'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
This profound dua can be recited at any time your parents are experiencing sadness, grief, anxiety, or distress. It’s particularly beneficial during moments of significant loss, emotional hardship, or when they simply feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. You can teach it to them, or make this dua *for* them in your own prayers, supplicating to Allah to remove their sorrow.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, understanding its beautiful meanings and placing your full trust in Allah. It's recommended to be in a state of Wudu (ablution) and to face the Qibla, though not strictly required for the acceptance of dua. Focus on each phrase, internalizing the acknowledgement of Allah's sovereignty and your reliance on Him. Make a conscious effort to reflect on the meaning as you recite, asking Allah with conviction to alleviate the burden on your parents' hearts.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ himself promised immense relief for those who recite this dua. By acknowledging Allah's absolute power and seeking solace through His names and the Quran, one can expect Allah to replace sorrow and anxiety with joy. This dua strengthens one's connection to Allah, providing comfort and inner peace during difficult times, and is a powerful means of seeking Allah's intervention to lighten the emotional burden on your parents.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and says: 'O Allah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, 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 named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or 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 anxiety and grief, and give him in their stead joy." It was said, "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn them?" He ﷺ said, "Of course; whoever hears them should learn them." — Musnad Ahmad 3704 (Graded Sahih by Al-Albani in Silsilat al-Ahadith as-Sahihah 199)