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، 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 effective, and Your decree concerning 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 kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the dispeller of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly fitting when you feel the weight of your sins and the shame they bring. Recite it after your obligatory prayers, during the late hours of the night, or anytime you feel the need to seek Allah's forgiveness and a renewed sense of peace. It's a comprehensive supplication that addresses not just the removal of sadness but also elevates your connection to the Quran.
How to Read
Begin by making sincere repentance (tawbah) in your heart. Understand that you are approaching the Most Merciful, the All-Knowing. Utter this dua with conviction, focusing on each word and its meaning. It's beneficial to raise your hands, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often did when making dua. Reflect on the attributes of Allah mentioned and the profound connection between seeking solace and the divine guidance of the Quran. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful testament to the power of seeking refuge in Allah and His Book. It acknowledges Allah's absolute control and justice. By asking for the Quran to be the 'springtime' of your heart, you invite spiritual renewal and growth. The Quran has the power to heal, illuminate, and bring tranquility, effectively dispelling sadness and worry. It’s a holistic approach to finding peace and overcoming the shame associated with past transgressions, reminding us that true solace lies in our connection with our Creator and His revelation.
Source & Authentication
A man said to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: 'O Messenger of Allah, how should I say du'a?' He said: 'Say: O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, set me aright. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and richness.' Then the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Say: O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will bring me closer to Your love.' Then the Prophet ﷺ said: 'This is a supplication that should be said in the morning and evening.' (This hadith is often linked with the concept of comprehensive duas. The dua provided in the entry is also attributed to the Prophet ﷺ as a comprehensive dua for alleviating distress). Another narration states that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: '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 effective, and Your decree concerning 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 kept exclusively to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my grief, and the dispeller of my worries.' (Reported by Ahmad, and graded Sahih).