اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا، وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا، وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَسَارِي نُورًا، وَفَوْقِي نُورًا، وَتَحْتِي نُورًا، وَأَمَامِي نُورًا، وَخَلْفِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ فِي نَفْسِي نُورًا، وَعَظِّمْ لِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْنِي نُورًا.
O Allah, place light within my heart, and light within my sight, and light within my hearing, and light to my right, and light to my left, and light above me, and light beneath me, and light before me, and light behind me. And place within myself light, and make great for me light, and make for me light, and make me light.
Allahumma-j'al fi qalbi nooran, wa fi basari nooran, wa fi sam'i nooran, wa 'an yameeni nooran, wa 'an yasari nooran, wa fawqi nooran, wa tahti nooran, wa amami nooran, wa khalfi nooran, wa-j'al fi nafsi nooran, wa 'adhdhim li nooran, wa-j'al li nooran, wa-j'alni nooran.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, especially during the stillness of the night for introspection, or after Salah as part of your supplications. It's particularly fitting when seeking guidance, clarity, or strength to overcome inner darkness or confusion. Imagine yourself asking Allah for a complete spiritual illumination as you move through your day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and deep reflection, visualizing the light filling every aspect of your being as mentioned in the dua. Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas, and turn to Allah with humility and conviction, believing in His ability to bestow this immense light.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates a profound request for comprehensive spiritual and sensory illumination. The 'light' sought here isn't just physical; it's the light of Iman (faith), knowledge, guidance, and Taqwa (consciousness of Allah). When we ask for light in our heart, sight, hearing, and in all directions, we are asking Allah to protect us from misguidance, clear our vision to see truth, our ears to hear wisdom, and to guide us in every action and thought, illuminating our entire existence from within and without. It's a request for Allah to transform us into sources of light ourselves, reflecting His blessings.
Source & Authentication
Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'The prayer is a purification and a means of drawing closer to Allah, and it is a light for the believer on the Day of Judgment.' He then mentioned the hadith where the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught a dua for light, which is the one cited above. The full context usually involves the Prophet teaching this comprehensive dua as a reflection of seeking Allah's guidance and purity in all aspects of life, encompassing both the physical and spiritual senses and one's very being.