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، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your handmaiden. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective. Your decree concerning 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 You possess, 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 anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abdak, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm al-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for moments when sadness weighs heavily on your heart, or when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety about the future, especially if it's tinged with worry about falling short of Allah's expectations. It's particularly potent when your heart feels heavy and distant from the solace that Allah's words can bring. Recite it when you're seeking comfort, clarity, and a renewed connection to the Divine.
How to Read
Begin by ensuring you are in a state of purity, if possible. Face the Qiblah and raise your hands, a posture of supplication. Recite with sincerity and conviction, truly believing in the power of Allah's names and attributes. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that Allah loves for His creation to call upon Him with earnestness and hope. After reciting, sit with the feeling of supplication, and make further personal dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of submission and reliance on Allah. By acknowledging His absolute control and justice, we begin to shed the burdens of our worries. The profound benefit lies in seeking the Qur'an as the source of healing and peace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself said that Allah created the Qur'an to be a source of relief and guidance, and making it the 'springtime of the heart' means that just as spring brings life and beauty to the earth, the Qur'an brings spiritual renewal and joy to the soul. It addresses sadness ('huzn') and anxiety ('hamm') directly, seeking their removal through the blessed words of Allah.
Source & Authentication
The full narration for this dua is found in Musnad Ahmad. The context is that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who was suffering greatly from sadness and worry. The Prophet ﷺ instructed him to supplicate with these words, emphasizing the importance of calling upon Allah with His beautiful names and attributes, and seeking solace in the Qur'an.