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 ever effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have taught it to any of Your creation, or revealed it in Your Book, or preserved it in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi k, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rab'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when feeling overwhelmed by sins or the consequences of actions done without clear intent or remembrance. It can be recited anytime, especially during the quiet hours of the night, after prayers, or when seeking clarity and relief from distress. The core of this supplication is the acknowledgement of Allah's absolute power and wisdom, making it suitable for moments of deep reflection and seeking divine assistance.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, fully grasping the meaning of the words. Raise your hands as you would in supplication, showing humility and dependence on Allah. Focus on the 'names and attributes' part of the dua to appreciate the vastness of Allah's knowledge and power, recognizing that He knows even our unintentional shortcomings. The inclusion of making the Qur'an a source of solace highlights its central role in our lives.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several profound benefits: it affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) by acknowledging His control and just decree. It seeks Allah's help through His most beautiful names and attributes, a highly effective means of supplication. Most significantly, it asks for the Qur'an to be a source of comfort, guidance, and relief from sadness and worry, which is a profound cure for both spiritual and emotional ailments. It is a comprehensive plea for spiritual well-being and forgiveness, acknowledging Allah's knowledge of our inner states, even when our actions stem from forgetfulness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi k, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rab'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 ever effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have taught it to any of Your creation, or revealed it in Your Book, or preserved it in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety.)