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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your decree concerning me is inevitable, and Your judgment of me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone You created, or sent down in Your Book, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, 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, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nāsiyatī biyadīk, māḍin fiyya ḥukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qaḍā'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu aḥadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fī kitābīk, aw ista'tharta bihi fī 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'āna rabī'a qalbī, wa nūra ṣadrī, wa jalā'a ḥuznī, wa dhahāba hammī.
When to Read
This powerful dua is especially potent when feelings of sadness and distress weigh heavily on your heart, particularly when strained family relationships contribute to that pain. Recite it during moments of deep reflection, after your obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel the need to connect with Allah and seek His solace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, remembering that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate source of comfort and relief. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging your dependence on Him and His perfect knowledge and power. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly, as if you are truly asking Him directly, and to maintain a state of purity (wudu) if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is incredibly comprehensive. It acknowledges Allah's absolute sovereignty and His perfect justice. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' it highlights the transformative power of Allah's words to bring life, growth, and joy to a saddened spirit. It directly addresses sadness and worry, seeking divine intervention for their removal. Its inclusion of all of Allah's names emphasizes seeking Him through His most beautiful attributes, ensuring a more potent and accepted plea.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: 'O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your handmaid. My forehead is in Your hand. My fate is in Your hand, and Your command over me is a just command. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself by, that You have taught to anyone from Your creation, or You have sent down in Your Book, or You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my sadness, and a reliever of my anxiety.' But Allah will take away his anxiety and grief and replace them with joy.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn these words?' He said: 'Yes, indeed! It is not permitted for anyone who hears this to forget them.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3825, Musnad Ahmad 3956, Al-Albani graded it Sahih)