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 ever effective. Your justice over me is assured. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or have taught to anyone from Your creation, or have revealed in Your Book, or have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukuuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, 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 noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this dua when sadness feels overwhelming, making it difficult to focus on your daily tasks. It's particularly beneficial when you feel your heart is heavy and your mind is clouded by worry.
How to Read
With sincere intention and a hopeful heart, facing the Qiblah if possible. Raise your hands as you make the dua, showing your submission and reliance on Allah. Utter the words clearly and reflect on their profound meaning, asking Allah by His most beautiful names and attributes.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion in distress, directly asks Allah to make the Qur'an a source of comfort and clarity. It acknowledges Allah's complete control over our lives and seeks His help through the means He has provided – His magnificent Book. It's a comprehensive request for relief from sorrow and worry, seeking divine intervention for peace of mind and heart.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your handmaidens. My forehead is in Your hand. Your judgment on me is inevitable. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that is Yours, which You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or have taught to any of Your creation, or have kept in Your possession in the knowledge of the unseen which You have, that You make the Qur'an the light of my heart, and a healing for my chest, and a banisher of my sadness and a reliever of my anxiety, but Allah will remove his anxiety and grief and replace them with joy.' The people said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He said, 'Yes, indeed. It is essential for everyone who hears this to learn it.'