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 female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to one of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the banisher of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi yadik, 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-ghaibi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This profound supplication is a beautiful response when the weight of sadness descends, especially when it stems from events that feel like they are decreed by Allah. It’s for those moments when you're grappling with hardship, loss, or circumstances that are difficult to bear, and you feel a deep sorrow. Recite it when you need to remind yourself of Allah's sovereignty and seek His comfort, turning to the Qur'an as your ultimate solace.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging your complete reliance on Allah, recognizing that your life and destiny are in His hands. Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart, understanding the immense power behind the names and attributes of Allah that you are invoking. Visualize the Qur'an becoming a source of life, light, and peace for your heart and mind. It's best recited with a clear intention of seeking Allah's relief and a trusting heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea to Allah, using His most honored names and attributes to seek relief from sadness and worry. By making the Qur'an the 'spring of the heart,' it signifies a revitalization and flourishing of inner peace and contentment, drawing life from Allah's words. It’s a powerful reminder that true solace is found in His decree and His Book, offering a spiritual antidote to the trials of this life.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When a servant of Allah suffers from distress and says: "Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii bi yadik, 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-ghaibi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi." (O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your judgment upon me is inevitable. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to one of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness, and the banisher of my anxiety), then it is said to the Book: 'Recite it and rejoice, for We have forgiven you.' And it is said to the angel: 'Take care of him and make his burden light.'