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، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone You created, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent to recite during the challenging postpartum period. When feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or experiencing sadness, turning to this supplication can bring immense comfort and peace. It's also beneficial to make it a regular practice during pregnancy as a proactive measure.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, raising your hands as you do. Focus on the meaning of each word, truly internalizing the plea for Allah to make the Qur'an a source of solace. You can recite it once or multiple times, especially when you feel the need for spiritual strength and emotional grounding.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion seeking relief from worry and sadness, directly addresses the desire for inner peace. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' it highlights the transformative power of Allah's words to bring life, joy, and renewal to one's inner state. This is profoundly relevant for navigating the emotional landscape of postpartum, where feelings of grief and worry can surface. The Prophet ﷺ himself sought refuge in Allah from anxiety and sorrow, showing us the Sunnah way to deal with such feelings.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man from the Ansar who was known as Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him). Abu Umamah came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, I am in distress and overwhelmed by debt.' The Prophet ﷺ replied, 'Shall I not teach you words that, if you say them, Allah will remove your distress and pay off your debt?' He said, 'Yes, O Messenger of Allah.' The Prophet ﷺ said: "O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone You created, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries." Abu Umamah said that he did that, and Allah removed his distress and paid off his debt. (Narrated by Ahmad, graded Sahih by Al-Albani).