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، وَجَلَاءَ 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 ever effective. 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 have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdika, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is incredibly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed by worldly worries and obstacles, including those hindering your ability to earn a lawful livelihood. Recite it during times of stress, before embarking on a difficult task, or as a regular part of your morning or evening remembrance (dhikr). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to address all forms of worry and grief, which can certainly encompass challenges related to sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a hopeful heart, directing your supplication solely to Allah. It's recommended to raise your hands (if praying alone or in a suitable environment) and to face the Qiblah. Begin with praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as this increases the likelihood of the dua being accepted. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you recite it, connecting with Allah through His perfect names and attributes. Remember, Allah loves to hear His servants call upon Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, addresses the root of many anxieties – worry and sadness. By seeking Allah's help through His unique and perfect names, it opens doors to relief from all forms of distress. When one feels blocked in their path to obtaining provision, this supplication can clear those hurdles by seeking the One who controls all affairs. The Qur'an, as mentioned in the dua, is a source of peace and clarity, and making it the light of one's heart and chest helps in navigating difficulties with wisdom and contentment. This supplication is a direct appeal to the All-Powerful and All-Wise for ease and guidance in all matters, including seeking sustenance.
Source & Authentication
This Hadith is narrated in Musnad Ahmad and authenticated as Hasan. The context is that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ heard a man supplicating during prayer, and the man was saying the Tashahhud, but he was not praising Allah nor calling upon the Prophet. So, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'This man has prayed, so perform your prayer. When you sit after the prayer, praise Allah with what is befitting Him, and call upon me, and say: 'O Allah, I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or taught to anyone of Your creation, or You have sent down in Your Book, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur’an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my worries.' (Then he mentioned the rest of the Hadith.)