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 command over me is forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept secret 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 worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qada'u-ka. As'alu-ka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmig-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 profound dua is suitable to recite at any time, but it is particularly poignant when reflecting on our shortcomings. Consider reciting it after salah, during the quiet moments of the night, or whenever you feel a pang of regret for past actions, known or unknown. It's a powerful way to seek solace and purification from the effects of sins that might have slipped our minds.
How to Read
Begin with sincere intention and a humble heart. You can recite this while sitting or standing, preferably in a state of purity. Raise your hands, as is customary for supplication, and pour your heart out to Allah. Focus on the meaning of the words, truly believing in Allah's ability to forgive and His infinite mercy. Repeat it consistently to reinforce its message in your life.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a beautiful humility and reliance on Allah. By acknowledging our servitude and His absolute power, we open the doors to His mercy. The benefits are immense: seeking refuge in Allah's perfect Names, a core tenet of Islamic supplication, is a means of drawing closer to Him. Furthermore, making the Qur'an the light and solace for our hearts is a direct path to spiritual well-being and relief from distress, as the Quran itself is a healing and guidance for believers.
Source & Authentication
Ahmad narrated from Ibn Mas'ud, from the Prophet ﷺ, that he said: 'No servant says this supplication, except that his worries are removed and his needs are met.' He then mentioned the rest of the hadith, which refers to the supplication mentioned above. (Sunan Abi Dawud 504, Musnad Ahmad 4029). While the attributed hadith often connects this specific wording to the general benefits of supplication using Allah's names, the core sentiment is about seeking Allah's vast mercy for all our affairs, including those we have forgotten or are unaware of.