اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ 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، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.
O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is ever effective, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or taught to any of Your creation, or kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen which You possess, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief, and a reliever of my worries.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly effective when feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or any form of sadness and worry. It can be recited during times of deep distress, before facing a challenging situation, or as a regular practice to seek Allah's help in maintaining peace of mind. It's recommended to make this supplication during the blessed times, such as the last third of the night, between the Dhuhr and Asr prayers on a Friday, or after any obligatory prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Focus on the meaning of each word, acknowledging Allah's absolute power and knowledge. Raise your hands in supplication, a sign of humility and reliance on Allah. It's best to be in a state of purity (wudu) and face the Qiblah. Reflect on the profound request to make the Qur'an the source of comfort and clarity for your heart and mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a profound request for Allah to transform internal struggles into spiritual solace through the guidance of the Qur'an. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who was experiencing immense distress. By asking Allah to make the Qur'an the 'springtime of the heart', it signifies a renewal and flourishing of inner peace. The 'light of the chest' offers clarity and understanding, while the 'banisher of grief' and 'reliever of worries' directly address the burdens of anxiety and stress. This dua teaches us that the ultimate remedy for our mental and emotional burdens lies in our connection with Allah and His divine revelation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'No person suffered any anxiety or sorrow, and then said: O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your handmaid; My forelock is in Your hand; Your decree for me is necessary, and Your judgment on me is just; I ask You by every name You have called Yourself, or revealed in Your Book, or You have taught to any of Your creation, or You have kept in Your possession in the hidden knowledge of Your presence: that You make the Qur'an the delight of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a banisher of my grief and a reliever of my worry, except that Allah will take away his anxiety and sorrow and give him in their stead relief.' The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we not learn these words?' He replied: 'Certainly! It is recommended for everyone who hears them to learn them.'