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 maidservant. 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 of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii bi-yadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitifika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly apt when you feel overwhelmed by sadness, grief, or distress, especially if it stems from the sting of injustice or hardship. When unfairness weighs you down and your heart feels heavy with sorrow, turning to this supplication can bring immense solace. Recite it during moments of personal reflection, after obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel the need to unburden your heart to Allah.
How to Read
Begin by ensuring you are in a state of purity if possible. Face the Qiblah, the direction of prayer, and raise your hands slightly. Speak with sincerity and humility, conveying the depth of your feelings to Allah. Utter the Arabic words clearly, reflecting on their profound meaning. Visualize the Qur'an as a source of comfort and guidance for your heart. This dua is about seeking Allah's help by His perfect names and attributes, so a sincere heart is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound way to seek solace from Allah when faced with difficulties. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who complained of worry and sadness. By making dua with the perfect names of Allah and seeking the Qur'an as a balm for the heart, one can find relief from sorrow, peace for the chest, and clarity amidst confusion. It shifts focus from the injustice itself to the ultimate source of justice and mercy, Allah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Prophet ﷺ said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatika, nasiyatii bi-yadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitifika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabee'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. - except that Allah will take away his anxiety and grief, and replace them for him with relief.' It was said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them to learn them.' — Musnad Ahmad 1/391 (Hasan by virtue of corroboration)