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 upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the driver away of my worry.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibn 'abdik, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-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 supplication, often referred to as the Prophet's (peace be upon him) way of seeking refuge and relief from distress, is profoundly relevant when one feels overwhelmed by past sins, especially those committed under duress, coercion, or extreme hardship. It's a comprehensive prayer for cleansing and emotional healing. Recite it during times of deep reflection, after offering sincere repentance (tawbah), or whenever feeling burdened by the weight of one's actions.
How to Read
Begin by making a sincere intention for repentance and seeking Allah's forgiveness. Facing the Qiblah (direction of prayer) can enhance focus. Raise your hands to shoulder level or slightly higher, as is customary when making dua. Utter the Arabic words with conviction and humility, reflecting on their profound meaning. Understand that you are acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty over you and seeking solace through His divine words. Imagine the Qur'an as a source of spiritual renewal and peace for your heart and mind. Maintaining a state of ritual purity (wudu) is recommended.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive means of seeking solace and cleansing. By acknowledging Allah's names and attributes, the supplicant reaffirms their faith and dependence on the Creator. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies a desire for spiritual renewal and growth, making one's faith vibrant and alive. It acts as a balm for emotional distress, transforming sorrow and worry into peace and clarity, a direct result of connecting with Allah's guidance. This seeking of refuge is particularly potent when one feels weighed down by sins committed under circumstances beyond their full control, as it shifts the focus from despair to the immense mercy and restorative power of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: '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 upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the driver away of my worry.' (Reported by Ahmad, and it is a Sahih Hadith according to the verification of Shu'ayb Al-Arna'ut)