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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is enacted. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati 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 kitabi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel the weight of daily responsibilities pressing down on you, making it hard to see clearly. It's particularly helpful when worries about work, family, finances, or future plans seem to cloud your judgment and bring a sense of sadness or anxiety. It's a way to turn to the ultimate source of guidance and peace when you feel lost in the maze of everyday concerns.
How to Read
Begin by making ablution (wudu). Find a quiet place where you can focus without distractions. Raise your hands, palms facing upwards, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us for supplication. Recite the dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea, truly believing that Allah (SWT) is the only One who can alleviate your worries and grant you a balanced perspective. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you say it, internalizing the dependence on Allah and the power of the Qur'an.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion who was experiencing distress, offers profound benefits. It acknowledges Allah's complete power and sovereignty over our lives. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'spring of the heart,' it seeks spiritual renewal and joy, much like spring brings life to the earth. The request for the Qur'an to be 'the light of the chest' illuminates understanding and dispels confusion. Most directly, it asks for the removal of sadness and worry, bringing mental and emotional relief. It's a comprehensive plea for inner peace through connection with the Divine word.
Source & Authentication
A man came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, I feel that I have become a hypocrite.' The Prophet ﷺ asked, 'What is the matter?' The man said, 'When we are with you, we are reminded of Paradise and Hellfire, and it is as if we see them with our own eyes. But when we go back to our wives and children and our business, we forget a great deal.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'By Him in Whose Hand is my soul! If you were to remain in the state you are in when you are in the company of Allah's Messenger and the remembrance of Him, the angels would shake hands with you in your beds and on your roads. But, O Hanzalah, there is a time for this and a time for that.' And he repeated this three times. Then the Prophet ﷺ said: 'O Hanzalah, if you were always in one state as you are when you are with me, the angels would shake hands with you in your beds and on your roads. But it is enough for you to do that in the 'Isha' prayer and the Fajr prayer.' (This hadith is used to illustrate the importance of balance in life and turning to Allah in supplication during times of distress. The specific dua provided is a separate supplication taught for relieving worry.)