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، 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 inevitable. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept unto 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, 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 kitabika, 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
This powerful dua is perfect for those moments when sadness feels overwhelming and hope seems distant. Recite it when you feel weighed down by worries, facing difficulties, or experiencing a prolonged period of low spirits. It's particularly effective when you're seeking a deep inner peace and a renewed sense of purpose.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging Allah's complete control over your life, as stated in the opening lines. Raise your hands, as is customary when making dua, and recite with sincerity and conviction. Focus on the meaning of each name and attribute of Allah you invoke. Visualize the Qur'an becoming a source of comfort and clarity for your heart and mind. Understand that this is a direct plea to the One who holds the keys to all relief.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound recognition of Allah's might and mercy. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' we are asking for spiritual rejuvenation and growth, even in dry and difficult times. It's a beautiful way to combat sadness and anxiety by turning to the ultimate source of solace – the words of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who was suffering from intense worry and sadness, indicating its efficacy in bringing about relief and happiness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'If any person is troubled by the anxieties of this world, let him say: 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 kitabika, 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. (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. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept unto 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.) A man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should I not learn these words?' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 3975)