اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ وَابْنُ عَبْدِكَ 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 أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي وَنُورَ صَدْرِي وَجِلاَءَ حُزْنِي وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي
O Allah, I am Your slave, the son of Your male slave, the son of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name belonging to You which You have named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to one of Your creation, or preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur’an the spring of my heart, the light of my breast, the remover of my sorrow and the dispeller of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, wabnu 'abdik, wabnu amatik, nasiyati bi yadika, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bi kulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jala'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
You know those moments when your heart feels heavy, a dull ache settles in, and your spiritual connection seems to dim? Perhaps you’re going through a challenging phase, or maybe the demands of daily life have simply left you feeling distant from your Creator. This is the dua for those times. The Prophet ﷺ taught us this powerful supplication for deep sorrow, anxiety, and that feeling of spiritual emptiness. Turn to it when your *imaan* feels low, when prayer feels like a chore, or when you yearn to rekindle that inner light. Recite it during your *sujood*, after your obligatory prayers, or in the quiet hours of the night when you can truly pour out your heart to Allah. It's an invitation to bring your deepest spiritual struggles before Him.
How to Read
When you recite this dua, remember that you're not just uttering words; you are engaging in a profound conversation with Allah. Start by truly acknowledging your complete servitude to Him – "I am Your slave, the son of Your male slave, the son of Your female slave." This humility sets the stage. Reflect on His absolute power and the justice of His decrees, affirming your trust in His wisdom. Then, call upon Him by His beautiful Names, known and unknown, recognizing the vastness of His perfection. The heart of this dua is your plea for the Qur'an to become the "spring of your heart" and the "light of your breast." Picture the Qur'an bringing life back to a parched land, illuminating darkness within you. Say it with deep yearning, with the conviction that Allah hears and will respond. Take your time with each phrase, letting its meaning penetrate your soul.
Virtues & Benefits
The sheer mercy embedded in this dua is astonishing. The Prophet ﷺ didn't just teach us these words; he promised us a profound outcome: "No slave is afflicted with worry or grief and says [this dua]... but Allah will remove his worry and grief, and replace it with joy." (Musnad Ahmad 3712). Think about that – a complete transformation from sorrow to serenity, from anxiety to inner peace. When you ask Allah to make the Qur'an the "spring of your heart" and the "light of your breast," you're seeking a fundamental spiritual renewal. You’re asking for His Divine words to invigorate your faith, illuminate your understanding, and dispel the shadows of sadness and spiritual disconnection. It's a powerful affirmation of *Tawhid*, acknowledging Allah’s ultimate control and justice, reinforcing your absolute reliance on Him as the source of all comfort and guidance. This dua isn't just a band-aid; it's a spiritual rebirth, by Allah's grace.
Source & Authentication
The full hadith, as narrated by 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, reports that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "There is no one who is afflicted by distress and grief, and he says: (Dua Text) ... but Allah will remove his distress and grief, and replace it with joy." He added, "O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn it?" He said: "Of course, whoever hears it should learn it." — Musnad Ahmad 3712