اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, indeed 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 upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for moments of deep reflection, especially when you find yourself struggling with persistent sins. Recite it after Salah, during the late hours of the night, or anytime you feel a strong desire to turn back to Allah and seek His help in overcoming your weaknesses. It’s a plea for divine assistance to purify your heart and mind, making you resilient against temptation.
How to Read
Make sincere supplication, focusing on the meaning of the words. You can raise your hands as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Believe in Allah's ability to answer your dua and His willingness to forgive. Consistency is key; make this a regular part of your supplications, especially when you feel the pull of old habits.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly appeals to Allah's names and attributes, acknowledging His complete control and justice. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'spring of the heart,' the 'light of the chest,' and the 'banisher of grief and anxiety,' it seeks spiritual nourishment and guidance that can fundamentally change one's perspective and strengthen their resolve against sin. It's a comprehensive request for inner peace and a renewed connection with the Divine, which is essential for breaking free from cycles of sin.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No servant is afflicted with anxiety or grief and says: "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 upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety," but Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and replace them with joy.' (Narrated by Ahmad, and Al-Hakim said: 'It is a hadith with an authentic chain of narration, and Al-Bukhari and Muslim did not narrate it, though it has corroborating witnesses in other hadith.')