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 executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or kept hidden in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is for any mother struggling with the emotional and mental strain that can accompany childbirth. Recite it during moments of overwhelming sadness, anxiety, or when feeling depleted. It's a powerful supplication to seek Allah's help in finding peace and strength, particularly when facing the difficulties of postpartum depression.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility, focusing on the meaning of each word. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers (Salah), but you can also turn to it during any part of your day when you feel the need for solace and divine support. Raising your hands in supplication can enhance the feeling of earnestness, and believing in Allah's power to alleviate your distress is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when he was asked to teach his companions a comprehensive dua. Its inclusion of seeking Allah by His 'most beautiful names' and 'attributes' is a way to call upon Him in a manner that is pleasing to Him, thus increasing the likelihood of the dua being accepted. Specifically for postpartum challenges, it directly asks Allah to make the Quran a source of comfort and peace, acting as a balm for the heart and soul, and a means to overcome grief and worry. It's a comprehensive plea for spiritual and emotional well-being, drawing strength from the Divine Word.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught me the tashahhud and said: 'Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (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 executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or kept hidden in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.) This narration is found in Musnad Ahmad and is considered Hasan Li Ghayrihi (Hasan due to other supporting narrations).