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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, or revealed to one of Your creations, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness and a disperser of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 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 kitabiika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for times of deep sadness, grief, or when feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain. Recite it when you feel your heart burdened, when sorrow casts a shadow over your spirit, or when worries seem too heavy to bear. It's a powerful tool for seeking solace and inner peace directly from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt conviction. Raise your hands as you would in any supplication, feeling the weight of your sadness but also the hope in Allah's mercy. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah to make the Qur'an the source of your healing. Repeat it as often as needed, especially during the night and after obligatory prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a man suffering from intense sadness, offers immense benefits. It directly addresses the root of emotional distress by seeking Allah's help through His most perfect names and attributes. It promises the Qur'an as the means to bring life to a weary heart, light to a troubled soul, and relief from sorrow and worry. This supplication is a direct pathway to spiritual and emotional healing, demonstrating the power of turning to Allah in times of hardship.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'There is no one who is afflicted with distress or grief, and says: (Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn 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 kitabiika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.) – except that Allah will remove his distress and grief, and replace it with what is better.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn this?' He said: 'Yes, indeed everyone who hears it should learn it.' — Musnad Ahmad 1/391, 452; Al-Hakim 1/549. Sahih.