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 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 judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have taught any one of Your creation, or have revealed in Your Book, or have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring 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, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hulumuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-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 especially potent when you feel overwhelmed by sadness, perhaps due to the lack of immediate results from your prayers. Recite it when you're feeling down, anxious, or burdened by life's challenges, seeking solace and a shift in perspective. It's a comprehensive supplication to lift the spirit and find peace.
How to Read
Begin with sincerity and a humble heart, acknowledging Allah's (SWT) absolute power and knowledge. Utter the words with conviction, focusing on the meaning and the attributes of Allah being invoked. It's recommended to raise your hands during the supplication, as is the Sunnah, and to face the Qiblah if possible. Reflect on the profound request to make the Qur'an a source of comfort and clarity for your heart and mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion, offers immense spiritual benefits. It centers on the power of the Qur'an as a cure for sadness and worry. By invoking Allah's beautiful names and acknowledging His dominion, the dua seeks to bring about inner peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of hope, transforming sorrow into a spring of spiritual nourishment. It reminds us that true relief comes from connecting with Allah and His Divine Word.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who was suffering from sadness: 'Should I not teach you words which, if you were to say them, would remove any sadness from you and bless your provisions?' The man said, 'Yes, certainly.' The Prophet ﷺ 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. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, by which You have taught any one of Your creation, or have revealed in Your Book, or have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the reliever of my worries.' (Ahmad 3701)