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 decree concerning me is inevitable. Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness, and a remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdik, ibn 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 kitabiq, aw 'Ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana Rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is profound and can be recited at any time a mother feels overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with the immense demands of caring for a fussy newborn. Particularly when sleep deprivation and constant demands test her patience, reciting this can bring immense solace and strength, reminding her of Allah's power and mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Imagine the overwhelming nature of a newborn's needs and the toll it can take. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to grant you the inner peace and strength that comes from His Book, the Quran. Raising your hands slightly during the supplication is a Sunnah practice when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's help through His most beautiful names and attributes. By asking for the Quran to be the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies seeking renewal, growth, and life in its guidance, which can combat the feelings of exhaustion and emotional strain. It's a powerful supplication for alleviating sadness and anxiety, crucial for a new mother navigating the challenges of a fussy baby. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion, highlighting its importance for dealing with worries and grief (Sahih Ibn Hibban 973).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The sick person should not deprive himself of three things: Water, the cool nights, and the 'adhalah. He was asked, 'What is 'adhalah?' He replied, 'Dua.' He then said: 'There is no believer who invokes Allah with a supplication, but Allah gives it to him, or averts from him the evil equivalent to it, so long as he does not invoke evil, or cutting off the ties of kinship.' A man said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah, will we be very comfortable and have abundance?' He said: 'Yes, you will be very comfortable and have abundance.' Then he said: 'Allah has sent me down with the true religion and the sustenance of the servants, and I will indeed not leave out any of the three. Then he said: 'There is no believer who invokes Allah with a supplication, but Allah gives it to him, or averts from him the evil equivalent to it, so long as he does not invoke evil, or cutting off the ties of kinship.' Then he said: 'There is no believer who invokes Allah with a supplication, but Allah gives it to him, or averts from him the evil equivalent to it, so long as he does not invoke evil, or cutting off the ties of kinship.' Then he said: 'When any one of you is afflicted with anxiety or grief, he should say: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, naṣiyatī biyaddik, māḍin fiyya ḥukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qaḍā'uk, as'aluka bikulli-sm-in huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu aḥadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fī kitābika, aw 'Ista'tharta bihi fī 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'āna rabī'a qalbī, wa nūra ṣadrī, wa jilā'a ḥuznī, wa dhahāba hammi.' (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female-servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable. Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness, and a remover of my anxieties.) 'Then Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and will replace his worry with happiness.' (The narrator) said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, of course, every believer should learn them.'