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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 decree concerning me is executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have assumed to Yourself, or had taught to any one of Your creation, or had revealed in Your Book, or had preserved 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 grief, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly relevant when seeking forgiveness for sins committed unintentionally or while in a state of unconsciousness, such as during illness, sleep, or any period where one's actions or intentions were not fully in control. It's a comprehensive plea for divine mercy and guidance, suitable for any time one feels the need to turn to Allah in sincere repentance and ask for His vast forgiveness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, directing your heart and mind towards Allah. It is best recited after fulfilling your obligatory prayers, or during personal supplication (du'a). Remember that sincere repentance (tawbah) involves regretting the past sin, ceasing the sin, and resolving not to return to it. This dua embodies that spirit, asking Allah by His most beautiful names and attributes.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a profound acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty and power. By seeking refuge in His names, we affirm His perfect knowledge and ability to forgive. The request to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' and a means to banish grief and anxiety highlights the immense spiritual and emotional benefits derived from a strong connection with the Divine Book. It's a dua that seeks not only forgiveness for past transgressions but also spiritual upliftment and peace in this life.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have assumed to Yourself, or had taught to any one of Your creation, or had revealed in Your Book, or had preserved 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 grief, and a reliever of my anxiety.)