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 القُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibn 'abdika, ibn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitābika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indaka, 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 perfect for moments of deep sadness, frustration, or despair, especially when you feel that your prayers are not being answered. It's a profound supplication to turn towards Allah, acknowledging His ultimate power and wisdom. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed, when the weight of unfulfilled hopes becomes heavy, or when you simply need solace and clarity.
How to Read
Begin with sincerity and a focused heart. Understand that this is a conversation with your Creator. While the wording is powerful, your intention and reliance on Allah are key. Raise your hands if possible, as is customary for supplication. Speak with a humble and earnest tone, reflecting on each phrase and its meaning. You can repeat it, especially the part about the Qur'an being the balm for your heart. Seek to embody the submission described in the opening of the dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses several key spiritual needs. By acknowledging Allah's sovereignty ('My forelock is in Your hand'), we relinquish control and place our trust in Him, which is a source of immense peace. The dua seeks the Qur'an as a spiritual cure for sadness and worry, highlighting its power to heal and guide. It is a powerful tool to combat despair, transforming feelings of hopelessness into reliance on Allah's perfect wisdom, even when His plan is not immediately clear to us. As Allah Himself says, 'And We send down from the Qur'an that which is healing and mercy for the believers' (Al-Isra 17:82).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to a man who complained of sadness. The man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I feel sad and heavy.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Shall I teach you words with which you can find relief from sadness?' He said: 'Yes.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You possess, to make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the banisher of my worries.' (Ahmad 3712 - Hasan Lighairihi).