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، وَجَلَاءَ 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 forever executed. Your judgment on me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or that You have taught to any of Your creation, or that You have revealed in Your Book, or that You have retained in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the dispeller of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, naasiyatii bii yadik, maadinnfiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fii kitaabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fii 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'aana rabii'a qalbii, wa nuura sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii.
When to Read
This profound supplication is perfect for those moments when the weight of misunderstanding presses down, making you feel unseen and isolated. It's especially potent when sadness overwhelms you due to perceived lack of recognition or empathy from others. Recite it during times of deep introspection, after prayer, or whenever the feeling of being alone in your struggles becomes acute.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine presenting yourself humbly before Allah. Raise your hands as you begin, signifying your reliance on Him alone. Speak the words clearly, internalizing their meaning. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who complained of worry and sadness, and it highlights turning to Allah with all our needs, acknowledging His absolute control and wisdom. It's a comprehensive request, asking for the Quran to be a source of life and light for the heart, directly addressing the root of sadness and anxiety.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, offers immense solace. By asking Allah to make the Quran the 'spring of the heart,' 'light of the chest,' 'remover of sadness,' and 'dispeller of anxieties,' we are seeking spiritual healing and contentment. It addresses the deep-seated need for inner peace when external circumstances, like feeling misunderstood, cause distress. The strength of this dua lies in its comprehensive appeal to Allah using His most beautiful names and His divine book, the Quran, as the ultimate source of comfort and guidance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, naasiyatii bii yadik, maadinnfiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fii kitaabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fii 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al al-Qur'aana rabii'a qalbii, wa nuura sadrii, wa jalaa'a huznii, wa dhahaaba hammii, - but Allah will take away his anxiety and grief, and replace it with relief.' It was said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is incumbent upon everyone who hears them after me to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 3712, classified as Hasan by the scholars)