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, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is a powerful tool when you feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, anxiety, or despair. It's particularly effective when facing prolonged periods of grief or a general sense of gloom that weighs heavily on your spirit. Recite it during times of deep reflection, after obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel the need to reconnect with Allah and seek solace through His Divine words.
How to Read
Begin by sincerely acknowledging your state of servitude to Allah and His absolute control over all matters. Utter the dua with a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each name and attribute of Allah you invoke. Visualize the Quran as the source of healing and light as you ask for it to become the spring of your heart and the light of your soul. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly, as is customary in supplication, and to face the Qiblah if possible, with a heart full of hope and reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the deepest aspects of our emotional and spiritual well-being. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties,' we are seeking a comprehensive cure for despondency. The Quran itself is described as a 'healing and a mercy' (Surah Al-Isra 17:82), and this supplication taps into that divine mercy. It helps redirect our focus from worldly worries to the profound wisdom and guidance found in Allah's revelation, fostering a sense of peace and contentment that can dispel even the deepest gloom. The acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty and justice also helps in accepting His decree, which is crucial for overcoming sadness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: 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 effective, and Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties, except that Allah, the Almighty, the Exalted, will remove his anxiety and grief and replace them with joy.' (Ahmad 3712. Classified as Sahih by Al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami' al-Saghir 540).