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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 You have called Yourself, by which You have taught any of Your creation, or which You have revealed in Your Book, or which You have kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my grief, and a banisher of my worry.
Allahumma inni 'abdunka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-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 dua is profoundly effective for anyone struggling with compulsive sins. Recite it whenever you feel overwhelmed by your actions and desperately seek Allah's mercy and guidance. It's particularly beneficial during the blessed times of the night, after prayers, or when you are performing Umrah or Hajj, as these are moments when supplication is highly regarded.
How to Read
As with all duas, sincerity is key. Utter this supplication with a sincere heart, acknowledging your weakness and your complete reliance on Allah. Believe firmly that Allah can change your state and accept your repentance. Raise your hands as you make this dua, which is a Sunnah practice when asking Allah for something. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, connecting with the vastness of Allah's names and attributes, and His divine decree.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion in distress, offers immense solace. It helps to solidify faith by reminding us of Allah's absolute control and perfect justice. More importantly, it directly asks Allah to make the Qur'an, the guidance of Allah, a source of renewal and peace for the heart. This can help transform a heart burdened by sin into one refreshed and enlightened by Allah's word, leading to true repentance and a cleansed soul. The Prophet ﷺ also taught, 'Whoever says this dua during the day, and dies before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise. And whoever says it during the night, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306, Sahih Muslim 2707).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he complained of distress and worry. The Prophet ﷺ instructed him to seek refuge in Allah with His names and attributes, and to ask that the Qur'an be the light and solace for his heart.