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، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective. Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, which You have bestowed upon Your creation, or have revealed in Your Book, or have taught to any of Your creation, or have kept secret in the knowledge of the Unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabia'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is particularly effective when you feel overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, or a deep-seated fear that you might have displeased Allah. It's a comprehensive plea for divine comfort and guidance, especially during moments of low spirits or existential worry. Recite it when you feel your heart is heavy, your chest is tight with worry, or when you simply need a spiritual anchor to remind you of Allah's immeasurable mercy and power.
How to Read
It is recommended to recite this dua with sincerity and full presence of heart. First, acknowledge your subservience to Allah (as indicated by 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik'). Then, recognize His absolute control (nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka). Utter the supplication with conviction, calling upon Allah by all the names and attributes He has revealed or kept with Him. Reflect deeply on the request to make the Qur'an a source of solace and light for your heart, driving away sorrow and worry. Ensure you are in a state of ritual purity if possible, and face the Qiblah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to seeking relief from sadness and fear. By acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and His beautiful names, you establish a strong connection and trust in Him. The core request is to make the Qur'an the 'springtime' of your heart – bringing life, growth, and joy to it. It aims to transform spiritual darkness into light within your chest, effectively dispelling grief and anxiety. This makes it a powerful tool for mental and spiritual well-being, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your handmaid. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is inevitable. Your judgment over me is just. I ask You by every name that is Yours, which You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or which You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur’an the light of my heart, and the balm of my grief, and a banisher of my anxiety, except that Allah will take away his grief and replace it with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is necessary for all who hear them to learn them.' (Ahmad 3839, Al-Albani graded it Hasan)