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 الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or kept hidden in Your unseen knowledge, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati biyad-ik, madin fiyya hukum-uk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al-al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
When you receive a difficult medical diagnosis, or when facing any challenging situation that weighs heavily on your heart and mind. This dua is for seeking solace and strength directly from Allah, acknowledging His ultimate control and wisdom.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, preferably after obligatory prayers or during times of quiet contemplation. Visualize Allah's mercy and power as you speak the words. Acknowledge that this diagnosis, however difficult, is from Allah and He is the one who can bring ease. You can repeat it multiple times, with a firm belief in its efficacy.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua draws upon the highest levels of supplication by invoking Allah's perfect names and attributes. It seeks to transform a spiritual burden into a source of peace, by making the Qur'an the guiding light for one's heart and soul. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who was suffering from intense worry and sadness, showing its power in alleviating distress and bringing tranquility. It acknowledges Allah's absolute authority over our lives, fostering patience and acceptance of His decree, which is a cornerstone of faith.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and then says: Allahumma inni 'abd-uk, ibn 'abd-ik, ibn amat-ik, nasiyati biyad-ik, madin fiyya hukum-uk, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'-uk, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'al-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 maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is effective. Your judgment upon me is just. I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or kept hidden in Your unseen knowledge, that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the reliever of my anxiety.) - except that Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and replace it with joy.' It was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is appropriate for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Musnad Ahmad 3994)