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، 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 command over me is ever effective, and Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi-yadik, madhin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bi-kulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitaabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi wa nuura sadri wa jalaa'a huzni wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect to recite when feeling overwhelmed by worldly sorrows, trials, and the weight of life's challenges. It's especially fitting when one feels a deep sense of sadness, anxiety, or a longing for the peace and eternal joy of Jannah, seeking solace and a shift in perspective.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincere intention and full heart. Facing the Qiblah if possible, with hands raised, is a way of showing supplication. However, the true essence is in the heartfelt plea to Allah, so it can be recited at any time and in any state, especially during the quiet hours of the night or after prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua was taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a Bedouin who complained of sadness. Its recitation, with belief in Allah's power and mercy, can bring immense relief. The benefits include: * **Spiritual Solace:** By making the Qur'an the 'spring' of the heart, it brings life, growth, and joy, counteracting the dryness of sadness. * **Inner Peace:** The Qur'an becomes a 'light' for the chest, illuminating the heart and dispelling darkness and confusion. * **Removal of Sadness and Worry:** As explicitly stated, it's a means for Allah to remove grief and anxiety, replacing them with contentment and hope. * **Seeking Allah by His Attributes:** The dua beautifully invokes Allah using His perfect names and attributes, demonstrating deep recognition of His power and sovereignty, which is a powerful way to have one's supplications answered.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No person suffered any anxiety or grief, and then said: 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, and Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any one of Your creation, or kept exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my worries, but Allah would take away his anxiety and grief and would replace it for him with joy." The people asked: "O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?" He said: "Yes, anyone who hears them should learn them." — Sahih Muslim 2708