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 القُرْآنَ 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 unfailing. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya h 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 'ilm il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua when your spouse is overwhelmed with grief and loss. It's a comprehensive supplication that seeks Allah's help in turning sorrow into solace by the light and guidance of the Qur'an. Recite it during times of deep sadness, after a significant loss, or whenever you feel your spouse needs extra spiritual support.
How to Read
This dua is meant to be recited with sincere intention and a heavy heart, seeking Allah's mercy. You can recite it directly, or you can recite it and then gently convey its meaning and the solace it brings to your spouse. Place your hand on their chest or shoulder while reciting, if appropriate, to share the intention and supplication. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, so reciting it with attention to its meaning will bring the greatest benefit.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is exceptionally comprehensive. It acknowledges Allah's complete control over our lives, His justice, and His vast knowledge. By asking that the Qur'an be the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies a profound healing and rejuvenation. The Qur'an is presented not just as a book of recitation, but as a living source of comfort that dispels sadness and anxiety, replacing it with peace and clarity. This dua directly addresses the emotional and mental burdens of grief, seeking a divine solution.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no one who is afflicted by distress or grief, and he says: (Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyati bi-yadik, madin fiyya hukmuk, 'adlun fiyya qada'uk. As'aluka bi-kulli 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'ala al-Qur'ana rabii'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.) – Allahumma I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is unfailing. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to anyone of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my grief, and the remover of my worries. – except that Allah will take away his distress and grief, and replace them with what comes after them (i.e., joy). It was said: O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words? He said: Yes, it is necessary for everyone who hears them after me to learn them.' (Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Ya'la, and Ibn Hibban).