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، 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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is executed. Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, to make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my breast, the remover of my grief and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitadik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt begin to surface. It's particularly helpful when these insecurities make it hard to focus, cause you distress, or make you feel overwhelmed. You can say it in the morning to set a positive tone for the day, or whenever you feel the need for spiritual strength and peace.
How to Read
Begin by making sincere intention and acknowledging your reliance on Allah. Utter the Arabic words with conviction, focusing on their meaning and the humility they express. Visualize Allah's immense power and mercy as you seek His help. This dua is a powerful invocation, so saying it with a present heart is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication directly addresses feelings of grief, worry, and sadness by seeking refuge in the most profound source of solace and guidance: the Qur'an. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'delight of our heart' and 'light of our breast,' we are essentially asking for spiritual contentment and clarity that can overcome personal insecurities. It helps us shift our focus from internal struggles to the eternal wisdom of Allah's words, fostering patience and resilience.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'No one who has an atom's weight of pride in his heart will enter Paradise.' Then a man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, what if a man likes his clothes to look good and his shoes to look good?' He said, 'Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty. Pride is to reject the truth and to look down upon the people.' In another narration, it is narrated from Abdullah ibn Mas'ud that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' [Sahih Muslim 2721] And he also used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in Your might, besides Whom there is no other god. You are the Ever-Living Who does not die, while the jinn and men die.' [Sahih al-Bukhari 7394, Sahih Muslim 2717] This particular version is often found in Musnad Ahmad and similar collections, highlighting a comprehensive seeking of Allah's help for inner peace and guidance when faced with trials, including those that stem from personal insecurities.