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, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever enacted. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone in Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or 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 remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This is a profound dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for immense distress, including grief and loss. When the weight of sorrow feels unbearable, and you feel overwhelmed by the pain of losing someone or something dear, turning to this supplication can bring immense solace and strength. It's particularly effective when you feel helpless and are seeking a deeper connection with Allah's mercy and guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine you are speaking directly to Allah, acknowledging His absolute power and control over all things, including your own life. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning of each phrase, especially how you are entrusting your situation to Allah and asking Him to bring ease through His divine word, the Qur'an. It’s best to recite this in a state of purity, ideally after obligatory prayers or during times when you are seeking Allah's help.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua brings immense spiritual benefit. By acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and His perfect justice, it helps shift our perspective from helplessness to reliance on the Almighty. Asking for the Qur'an to be the 'delight of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' 'banisher of grief,' and 'remover of worries' is a powerful way to seek healing and comfort. It reminds us that the greatest source of peace during hardship is found in Allah's Book and His remembrance. The Prophet ﷺ himself turned to such profound supplications when faced with great distress, teaching us the most effective way to seek relief.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: (the dua recited above), but Allah, the Exalted, will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace his grief with joy." Abdullah added, "The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him (the person seeking help), 'It is essential for you to learn this dua by heart.'" Sahih al-Bukhari 6346