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 command over me is effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the driver away of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábik, 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
Recite this dua during moments of profound sadness, especially when past pleasant interactions or acts of kindness are overshadowed by current hurt or disappointment. It is particularly helpful when you feel the weight of the world, and memories that once brought joy now bring pain.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a humble heart. Turn to Allah with full reliance, acknowledging His absolute power and knowledge. Utter the words with conviction, believing that He is the one who can truly alleviate your sorrow and replace it with peace. The key is to focus on the essence of the dua: seeking Allah's help through His perfect names and His magnificent Book, the Quran.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is comprehensive in seeking relief from distress. By invoking Allah through His unique and beautiful names and asking Him to make the Quran the source of comfort, it addresses the root of sadness. It seeks to transform internal turmoil into tranquility, using the divine words as a balm for the heart and soul, especially relevant when past experiences cause current pain.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah in this manner. The specific narration is found in Musnad Ahmad and other collections, highlighting it as a practice for seeking Allah's help against worries and sadness. Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'There is no one who has been afflicted with anxiety, or grief, and then says: (Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitábik, 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) but Allah will remove 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 said: 'Yes, indeed, whoever hears them should learn them.' — Musnad Ahmad 3/199 (Hasan Li Ghayrih)