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، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female-servant. My forehead is in Your Hand. Your decree concerning me is ever effective. Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or taught to anyone from Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h Pukumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitibik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is a profound way to seek solace and strength when your trust is shattered, leaving you feeling betrayed and disheartened. Recite it during moments of deep emotional pain, when you feel overwhelmed by the injustice or disappointment you've experienced. It’s particularly beneficial when you’re struggling to find peace after someone has broken your trust, whether it's a friend, family member, or colleague.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah. Raise your hands, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do when making dua. Utter the words with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah’s power and mercy. Reflect on each of Your Names and Attributes that you are invoking. Believe that Allah has the power to grant you patience and serenity. It's also beneficial to couple this dua with consistent recitation of the Qur'an, as the dua itself asks for it to be the spring of your heart and the light of your chest.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion (may Allah be pleased with him) who was suffering from distress, offers immense benefits. It not only seeks Allah's help in overcoming grief and worry but also directly asks for the Qur'an to be a source of comfort and guidance. When your trust is broken, the emotional turmoil can be immense. This dua helps you to anchor yourself in Allah’s unchanging promises and His perfect knowledge, reminding you that He is the ultimate source of peace and the ultimate disposer of affairs. It shifts your focus from the human betrayal to Divine support and wisdom, fostering resilience and inner calm.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "There is no one who has an anxiety in his heart or a distress and then says: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya h Pukumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitibik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi' - except that Allah will take away his anxiety and replace his distress with relief." The companions 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." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3496, Musnad Ahmad 3704). The hadith is graded Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani.