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 forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitábika, 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 jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is perfect for those moments when you feel an overwhelming sense of emptiness, sadness, or distress. Recite it when you're struggling with low moods, anxiety, or a general feeling of being lost. It’s particularly effective when you feel disconnected or a lack of joy in your life, seeking a deep, spiritual connection to find solace.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging Allah's absolute power and control over your life, as stated in the opening phrases. Understand that you are presenting yourself as His creation, dependent on Him. Utter the dua with sincerity and a heartfelt desire for Allah to answer. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, especially the request to make the Quran the cure for your heart's ailments and the light for your soul. It's beneficial to recite this repeatedly during difficult times, perhaps after every prayer or during the quiet hours of the night.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive plea for relief from sadness and worry, directly linking the Quran to the healing of the heart and mind. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who complained of distress, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming feelings of sorrow into peace and clarity. By invoking Allah's unique names and attributes, you are seeking help from the One who has complete knowledge and power to relieve your suffering and bring you inner tranquility. The request to make the Quran the 'springtime of the heart' signifies a revival of joy and life, a powerful antidote to emptiness and sadness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When a servant of Allah suffers from anxiety and grief, he should say: 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 forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Quran the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my worries.' [Narrated by Ahmad and authenticated by Al-Albani as Hasan Li Ghairihi].