Dua & Sunnah

A Dua for Strength When Allah's Decree Causes Sadness

Sadness
Hasan HadithMusnad Ahmad 3701

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، وَجِلَاءَ 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 decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone in Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, to make the Quran the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness and the remover of my anxieties."

Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbi, wa nūra sadri, wa jilā'a huzni, wa dhahāba hammi.

When to Read

This profound dua is especially powerful when the decree of Allah SWT brings sadness, grief, or a heavy heart. Whether it's due to a personal loss, a setback, or simply the trials of life, reciting this dua when feeling overwhelmed can bring immense comfort and strength.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that you are acknowledging Allah's complete power and wisdom over your life. Raising your hands can be a good way to express your supplication and humility. It's best recited during times of quiet reflection, perhaps after Salah or at any moment you feel the weight of sadness.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua directly asks Allah to make the Quran the means of dispelling sadness and anxiety. It highlights the Quran's transformative power, calling it the 'springtime of the heart,' bringing life and joy where there was dryness and sorrow. It's a powerful reminder that by turning to Allah and His Book, we can find solace and spiritual nourishment, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate with these words. When he was asked about it, he said: 'Indeed, Allah has created the cause for these things and their remedies. Verily, the Qur’an is a remedy for what is in the breasts.' (Cited in Musnad Ahmad, Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 61, Hadith 534)
Hasan HadithMusnad Ahmad 3701
Ad Space

Related Duas

Get Daily Duas in Your Inbox

Receive a beautiful dua every morning to start your day with remembrance.