اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، 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 inevitable, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have named Yourself by, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, 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 for moments when the weight of sadness feels unbearable. Whether it’s a deep sorrow, loss, or a persistent worry that seems to cling to your heart, reciting this can be a powerful step towards healing.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reflection. Imagine the words reaching Allah (Exalted is He) as you pour out your heart. Focus on the request for the Qur'an to be the source of comfort and light. It can be recited at any time, but especially during the quiet moments of the night or after prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua connects your personal supplication to the transformative power of the Qur'an. By asking Allah (Exalted is He) to make the Qur'an the 'spring of your heart,' 'light of your chest,' and the 'banisher of your grief,' you're seeking solace and a deeper connection to divine guidance during times of distress. It's a reminder that the greatest healing comes from turning to the Creator and His divine words.
Source & Authentication
Al-Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) said: I learned from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) certain words to say in my prayers and when I go to bed. He said: Write them and teach them to others and teach them to those whom your wife bears. He said: Allahumma inni as'aluka bi 'ilmika al-ghayba wa qudratika 'ala al-khalqi ahya ma 'alamta al-hayata khayran li fa-tawaffani idha 'alamta al-wafa-ta khayran li, wa as'aluka khashyataka fi al-ghaybi wa al-shahadati wa as'aluka kalimatan al-haqqa fi al-ghadabi wa al-rida, wa as'aluka al-qasida fi al-fakhri wa al-faqr, wa as'aluka na'iman la yabdala, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati'u, wa as'aluka al-rida ba'da al-qada'i, wa as'aluka ladhata al-'ayshi ba'da al-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhata al-nadhar ila wajhika wa al-shawqa ila liqa'ika fi ghayri darr'a mudirrratin wa la fitnatin mudillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bi zinati al-iman wa'jalna hudah mahdiyyin ghayra dillin wa la madllilin. (The latter part of this hadith is lengthy and details various supplications. The excerpt used for this dua is a well-known and attributed supplication taught by the Prophet ﷺ for general distress and anxiety, found in Musnad Ahmad and other collections). The specific part quoted here is widely recognized for its efficacy in relieving sorrow and anxiety, emphasizing the role of the Qur'an. The chain of narration for this specific supplication is considered Hasan by scholars.