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 maidservant. 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 of Your creation, or which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'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 al-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This is a profound dua that encompasses seeking Allah's help for clarity and relief. While originally recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in a context of seeking relief from distress and being overwhelmed, its comprehensive nature makes it suitable for any time you feel the need to turn to Allah for guidance and peace. It is particularly relevant when seeking forgiveness and acknowledging Allah's absolute control over our lives, even in moments when our awareness might be limited, such as during illness or unconsciousness.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often repeat his supplications three times. This dua, like many others, can be recited with sincerity and conviction. It is recommended to face the Qiblah, raise your hands (though not mandatory for all duas), and focus on the meaning of the words. The essence is heartfelt reliance on Allah and acknowledging His power and mercy. The recitation here is for seeking solace and forgiveness, so it should be done with humility.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful way to seek solace and clarity from Allah. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries,' we are essentially asking for spiritual well-being and peace. When unconscious, one's actions and intentions are not held accountable in the same way as when conscious. However, this general supplication for Allah's mercy and guidance covers all aspects of life, ensuring that even in periods of reduced awareness, Allah's care and forgiveness are sought. Reciting such comprehensive duas reinforces our connection with Allah and our reliance on Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: 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 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 of Your creation, or which You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.' Except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace it with joy.' (Narrated by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim, who said it is Sahih according to the criteria of Muslim, and Al-Mundhiri.)