اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، وَابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، وَابْنُ 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، 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. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, wa-bnu 'abdika, wa-bnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jila'a huzni, wa-dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this when you feel overwhelmed by sadness, doubts, or persistent worries. It's particularly beneficial to say this when you feel your heart is heavy or your thoughts are troubled, seeking a profound connection with the Qur'an for solace and guidance.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that should be recited with sincere concentration and a firm belief in Allah's power to relieve distress. Raise your hands as you do for other supplications, if possible, and face the Qiblah. Begin with praise of Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ, though this specific narration doesn't explicitly mention it, it's a Sunnah for du'a. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you recite it. Repeat it regularly, especially during times of need. It's a beautiful practice to internalize the Qur'an as the solution, as mentioned in the dua itself.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is profoundly effective because it acknowledges Allah's absolute sovereignty and requests Him using His most comprehensive names. The core benefit lies in making the Qur'an, Allah's own word, the source of healing for one's heart, chest, sadness, and worries. It transforms internal struggles into spiritual growth by seeking clarity and peace through divine revelation. It’s a powerful affirmation that the ultimate cure for worldly anxieties and internal darkness is found in the divine message.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: > Allahumma inni 'abduka, wa-bnu 'abdika, wa-bnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli-smin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jila'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 taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.' > > Except that Allah will take away his grief and compensate him for his sorrow, and replace it with joy.' He was told: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is recommended for everyone who hears them after me to learn them.'