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 forehead is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have named Yourself with, or You have taught to any of Your creation, or You have revealed in Your Book, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is perfect for those moments when you feel overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, or a sense of being lost. Recite it when you're struggling with difficult emotions, facing challenges, or simply seeking Allah's comfort and direction. It's especially beneficial to turn to this dua during times of deep introspection or after performing optional prayers.
How to Read
Begin by making a sincere intention to turn to Allah. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu). Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands, and recite this dua with full concentration and heartfelt sincerity. Believe that Allah is capable of alleviating your distress and guiding you. Repeating it multiple times can deepen its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root of sadness and anxiety by seeking solace and clarity from the Qur'an, which Allah describes as a source of healing and mercy. By invoking Allah using His beautiful names and acknowledging His absolute power, the reciter affirms their reliance on Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who complained of distress, indicating its efficacy in dispelling worry, sorrow, and providing inner peace and guidance. The Qur'an's role as 'the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties' is a profound statement of its transformative power in a believer's life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi. (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forehead is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed. Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have named Yourself with, or You have taught to any of Your creation, or You have revealed in Your Book, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.) But Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace it with joy." It was said: "O Messenger of Allah! Should we learn these words?" He said: "Yes, anyone who hears them should learn them." (Musnad Ahmad 391, 411)