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، 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 forever executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You have, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiq, 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 profound dua is for anyone who has experienced disappointment, fallen into sin, or feels their faith wavering. It's particularly fitting when you're feeling lost, overwhelmed by sadness, or stuck in a cycle of mistakes. Recite it during times of personal reflection, after completing a prayer, or whenever you feel the need to reconnect with Allah and seek His guidance. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge your dependence on Him and ask for the ultimate source of solace and clarity.
How to Read
Begin by making sincere intention for repentance and renewal. Face the Qiblah if possible, with a humble and hopeful heart. Raise your hands as you would during supplication. Recite the Arabic text clearly, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Understand that you are calling upon Allah by all the magnificent names and attributes He has revealed. Take a deep breath and let the words sink in, visualizing the Qur'an as a source of life and light for your heart. Conclude by making personal supplications for forgiveness and steadfastness. It's a good practice to repeat this dua regularly.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense solace and practical benefits. It directly asks Allah to make the Qur'an the means of spiritual revival ('springtime'), the source of inner peace ('light'), and the cure for sorrow and anxiety ('banisher of grief' and 'remover of worries'). By seeking refuge in Allah's names and attributes, you are strengthening your Tawhid and showing your recognition of His absolute power and mercy. It serves as a powerful reminder that after any disappointment or spiritual setback, a connection with the divine wisdom of the Qur'an can bring about profound renewal and a renewed sense of purpose.
Source & Authentication
Ahmad narrated from Abdullah ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No servant is afflicted by any anxiety or grief, saying: Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiq, 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. Except that Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and replace it with joy.' It was asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied, 'Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them after you to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 1:391 – Hasan)