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 الغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ القُرْآنَ 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 effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammaita bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nuura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial during times of deep sadness, worry, and when feeling overwhelmed by a specific trial, such as the delayed fulfillment of dreams of procreation. Recite it during the day or night, especially after prayers, or when you feel the weight of this desire most acutely. It is a comprehensive supplication asking Allah to bring ease through His Word.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Utter it with your tongue, but more importantly, feel its essence in your heart. Raise your hands if you are able, as this is a Sunnah in supplication. Believe that Allah has the power to transform your sadness into joy and to grant you what you desire.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a holistic remedy for distress. It asks Allah to make the Qur'an a source of spiritual nourishment and peace for the heart ('rabii'a qalbi), a guiding light for the soul ('nuura sadri), and a means to remove sorrow and anxiety ('jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi). For those yearning for children, this dua can shift focus to the immense comfort and guidance available in the Qur'an, fostering patience and trust in Allah's perfect timing, while simultaneously seeking relief from the pain of waiting. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'No person is afflicted with distress or grief, and then says: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand… but Allah will remove his distress and grief and replace them with joy.' (Ahmad)
Source & Authentication
Ahmad narrated in his Musnad: Humayd ibn 'Abd al-Rahman al-Himayri reported from his father, who said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ went out to a gathering of his companions, and he was surrounded by them. He said: 'What do I see surrounding you?' They said: 'O Messenger of Allah, this is our distress.' He 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 effective. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone from Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which is with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.' Then a man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad in Musnad, vol. 1, p. 391. Al-Albani authenticated it as Sahih.)