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, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment against me is inevitable. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sorrow, and a banisher of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
When you've made a mistake, big or small, and feel overwhelmed by regret, shame, or anxiety. This dua is perfect for moments when you need to recalibrate, remind yourself of Allah's power and mercy, and seek His help to move forward with a clearer heart and renewed determination. Recite it after fulfilling your prayers, or at any time you feel the need for spiritual strength.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, acknowledging your mistake without despair. Believe in Allah's ability to ease your burden and guide you. It's best recited with your hands raised, as is customary when supplicating to Allah, and facing the Qiblah if possible. Focus on the meaning of the words, allowing them to sink into your heart and mind. Remember that Allah loves to hear from His servants, even when they are asking for help after a misstep.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua offers immense benefits for anyone seeking solace and strength after making an error. It helps to: * **Acknowledge Allah's Sovereignty:** By starting with 'My forelock is in Your hand,' you're submitting to Allah's complete control and wisdom, which is crucial when feeling lost. * **Seek Mercy and Guidance:** Asking Allah by His beautiful names for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of my heart' and 'light of my chest' brings spiritual renewal and clarity. * **Alleviate Distress:** The dua specifically asks for the removal of sorrow and anxiety, providing immense relief for a troubled heart. * **Renew Intention:** It helps to shift focus from the mistake itself to seeking Allah's help in rectifying the situation and improving for the future, embodying true repentance and resilience.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment against me is inevitable. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sorrow, and a banisher of my anxiety.) This hadith is graded Hasan.