اللَّهُمَّ عَبْدُكَ وَابْنُ عَبْدَيْكَ، وَابْنُ 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 الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servants, and son of Your handmaidens. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your judgment upon 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 abundance of unseen knowledge, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the banisher of my worries.
Allahumma 'abduka wa-bn 'abdayka wa-bn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'inda-ka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jala'a huzni, wa-dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
The holidays can sometimes amplify feelings of loneliness, especially when families or traditions are distant. This dua is perfect to recite when you feel that pang of isolation, whether it’s during the festive season or any time you feel overwhelmed by sadness and worry. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to the one who feels such burdens, showing us that sincere supplication is a powerful tool against distress.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you say it. Imagine Allah's vastness and His power, and trust that He hears your call. Make it a part of your personal supplications, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, or during times when you find yourself reflecting and feeling the weight of your emotions.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, promises immense relief. It seeks to transform the burden of sadness and worry into a source of spiritual nourishment and clarity, turning the profound words of the Qur'an into a source of comfort, like the blossoming of spring for the heart. It’s a direct request for Allah to make the divine guidance a balm for our emotional and spiritual struggles.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever is troubled with the trouble of this world, he should say: Allahumma 'abduka wa-bn 'abdayka wa-bn amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya huku-muka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabi-ka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqi-ka, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'inda-ka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa-nura sadri, wa-jala'a huzni, wa-dhahaba hammi. (There is no one who says this, but Allah will remove his trouble and replace it with what is better.)' (Related by Ahmad and graded Hasan li ghayrihi)