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, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me prevails. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the life of my heart, and the light of my breast, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety about what the future holds. Whether you're facing personal challenges, uncertainties in life, or just a general sense of unease, turning to this supplication can bring immense peace. Recite it during times of quiet reflection, after your obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel the weight of worry pressing down.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and firm belief in Allah's power to alleviate your worries. Raise your hands as you supplicate, and feel the earnestness of your plea. Focus on the meaning of the words, understanding that you are placing your trust and reliance completely in Allah. It's recommended to have a state of purity (wudu) and face the Qiblah, though the primary emphasis is on the heartfelt intention and the words themselves.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion who complained of sadness and anxiety, has profound benefits. It directly addresses the root of distress by seeking solace and guidance in the Quran, which is described as a source of healing and light. By invoking Allah's perfect names and attributes, we affirm our complete dependence on Him, acknowledging His sovereignty over all matters. Reciting this can lead to a deep sense of peace, a renewed perspective, and the strength to face future challenges with faith, knowing that Allah is sufficient for us.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who came to him and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I find myself overcome by sadness and my affairs are confused.' The Prophet ﷺ replied: 'I will teach you words by which Allah will remove your sadness and settle your confusion.' He then taught him the dua: 'Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaibi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.' (O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me prevails. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the life of my heart, and the light of my breast, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my anxiety.)