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, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the absolute knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, '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 il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for moments when you feel the heavy burden of sadness, perhaps stemming from disappointment in worldly matters or unfulfilled ambitions. It's a comprehensive supplication to invoke when your heart feels weighed down and you need spiritual upliftment and clarity. Recite it when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply seeking solace and strength from Allah.
How to Read
Begin with sincerity and a clear intention, acknowledging your reliance on Allah alone. Utter the words with a humble heart, reflecting on the meaning of each phrase. Understand that you are presenting your need to the One who has complete power and knowledge. It's recommended to raise your hands in supplication, as this is a Sunnah practice when making dua. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This specific dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion who was suffering from sadness, has profound benefits. It directly addresses the root of many worldly anxieties by seeking refuge in Allah and His perfect names. The request to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart' signifies seeking renewal, growth, and joy through Allah's revelation. It promises relief from sadness and worry by turning to the ultimate source of comfort and wisdom. By invoking Allah using His comprehensive names, you are essentially asking for all the attributes of mercy, power, and knowledge to address your situation.
Source & Authentication
A man came to Allah's Messenger ﷺ and said, 'O Allah's Messenger! I feel sad.' Allah's Messenger ﷺ said, 'Shall I not teach you words that, if you say them, Allah would remove sadness from you?' The man said, 'Yes, (teach me).' Allah's Messenger ﷺ said, 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept unto Yourself in the absolute knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.' The man said, 'I said these words and Allah removed my sadness.'