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, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree over me is inevitable. Your judgment over 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, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abdoka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, 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 kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbī, wa nūra sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahāba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly fitting during moments of deep sadness, feelings of isolation, or when grappling with the emotional challenges that can arise from being single. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by loneliness, before sleep if worries keep you awake, or any time you seek solace and a deeper connection with Allah.
How to Read
It is best to recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, preferably after completing your obligatory prayers or during the times when duas are more readily accepted, such as the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah. Focus on the meaning of each word as you speak it, connecting with Allah and entrusting your feelings to Him. You can make this part of your daily routine or recite it whenever the need arises.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion who was experiencing profound sadness, directly addresses the source of inner turmoil. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies renewal, life, and joy. The Qur'an, when truly engaged with, has the unparalleled ability to heal, illuminate the soul, and dispel gloom. It offers comfort, guidance, and a profound sense of connection that can alleviate feelings of loneliness. This supplication teaches us to turn to the ultimate source of peace and contentment when facing emotional hardships.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who came to him and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I feel so lonely and sad.' The Prophet ﷺ asked him, 'What do you say when you feel sad?' The man replied, 'I don't know.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'When you feel sad, say: Allahumma inni 'abdoka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, 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 kitābika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaibi 'indaka, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabī'a qalbī, wa nūra sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahāba hammi. (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree over me is inevitable. Your judgment over 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, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.) The man recited this dua, and Allah removed his sadness and worry.' (Reported by Ahmad and others, graded Hasan)