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 الغَيْبِ 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, and 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 exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkumuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-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 dua is deeply profound and suitable for moments of profound sadness, particularly when one feels a significant disconnect from their inherent purity or innocence. It's appropriate when dealing with disillusionment, the harsh realities of life that can erode one's spirit, or when struggling with grief over past actions or experiences that feel like a loss of a former, more innocent self. Recite it during personal quiet time, after prayers, or whenever you feel the weight of sadness pressing down.
How to Read
Begin with sincere submission to Allah, acknowledging His absolute control and justice. Recite this dua with a heart full of earnest supplication, reflecting on each phrase. The intention is key: to seek solace and renewal through Allah's Book. It's best recited with a calm heart, preferably in a state of purity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful means of seeking comfort and spiritual renewal from Allah. By acknowledging His names and attributes and asking Him to make the Qur'an the source of peace for the heart and mind, it offers a path to overcoming sorrow and anxiety. It’s a comprehensive supplication for inner peace and a reminder that true solace lies in connection with the Divine guidance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to a man who had suffered greatly from distress and grief. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Shall I not teach you words that, if you were to utter them, Allah would remove your distress and grief, and substitute ease in its place? So 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 ever effective, and 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 exclusively unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.' The companions asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is essential for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad)