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، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلاَءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, the son of Your servant, the son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed, and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or 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, and a dispeller of my sadness, and a reliever of my distress.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
We often find ourselves burdened by various forms of sadness – a personal setback, a worry for our loved ones, or perhaps a profound grief when we observe the state of the world around us. There's a particular heaviness that settles in our hearts when we witness ignorance, heedlessness, or misguidance prevailing in society. It can feel overwhelming, leaving us distressed. This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a profound solace for exactly these moments of *hamm* (distress) and *huzn* (sadness). You can turn to it anytime you feel this weight, whether it’s a specific personal trial, an existential ache, or that specific sadness of seeing others stray from the path of Allah.
How to Read
When you recite this beautiful dua, approach it not merely as words, but as a heartfelt conversation with your Creator. * **Sincerity and Conviction:** Pour your heart into it, believing fully that Allah is the only One who can remove your distress and replace it with joy. Acknowledge your utter dependence on Him, as His servant. * **Reflect on the Names of Allah:** The dua invokes Allah by His perfect names and attributes, both those He revealed and those known only to Him. Pondering these names deepens your connection and certainty in His power and justice. * **Connect with the Qur'an:** A central plea in this dua is for the Qur'an to be the 'spring of your heart' and the 'light of your chest.' As you recite, actively renew your intention to seek guidance and comfort from Allah's book. Let it be the medicine for your weary soul.
Virtues & Benefits
The profound blessings of this dua are explicitly mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself. He assured us that whoever recites it with conviction: * **Relief from Distress:** Allah will surely remove their *hamm* (distress) and *huzn* (sadness). This isn't just a temporary distraction; it's a divine intervention that lifts the heavy burden from your heart. * **Joy and Inner Peace:** In place of your sorrow, Allah will grant you *faraj* – immense joy, relief, and inner peace. This is the promise of the Most Merciful. * **Spiritual Rejuvenation:** By making the Qur'an the spring of your heart and the light of your chest, this dua connects you deeply with divine guidance. It ensures that even when the external world seems dim, your inner world remains illuminated by the truth. * **Increased Reliance on Allah:** The opening lines firmly establish your servitude and Allah's absolute sovereignty. Regular recitation strengthens your reliance on Him, knowing that your destiny is in His perfect hands, and His decrees are just. It reminds you that all power and solutions rest with Him alone, protecting you from despair and empowering you with steadfastness.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "No person is afflicted with anxiety or sorrow, but he says: > **Arabic:** مَا أَصَابَ أَحَدًا قَطُّ هَمٌّ وَلَا حَزَنٌ فَقَالَ: 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، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلاَءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي. > **Translation:** 'O Allah, I am Your servant, the son of Your servant, the son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed, and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or 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, and a dispeller of my sadness, and a reliever of my distress.' إِلَّا أَذْهَبَ اللَّهُ هَمَّهُ وَحُزْنَهُ، وَأَبْدَلَهُ مَكَانَهُ فَرَجًا. قِيلَ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، أَفَلَا نَتَعَلَّمُهَا؟ قَالَ: بَلَى، يَنْبَغِي لِمَنْ سَمِعَهَا أَنْ يَتَعَلَّمَهَا. Except that Allah will remove his anxiety and sorrow and replace them with joy." It was said: "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn it?" He ﷺ said: "Certainly, whoever hears it should learn it." — Musnad Ahmad 371 (Authenticated by Al-Albani in Silsilat al-Hadith as-Sahihah 199)