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 أَوِ 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 maidservant, my forelock is in Your hand, Your command over me is forever executed and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You 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 and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness and a release for my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati bi-yadika, 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, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
Life throws us curveballs, doesn't it? Sometimes, it's not just about a difficult decision or a specific problem, but a deeper unease – a questioning of our purpose, our future, or even the fairness of the world. This is what we might call 'existential doubt.' When you find yourself wrestling with these big questions, feeling overwhelmed by the unknown, or experiencing a deep sense of unease about Allah's plan for you, this is the perfect time to turn to this dua. It’s for those moments when you need to anchor your heart in His wisdom and justice, even when you can't see the path ahead.
How to Read
Reciting this dua is more than just uttering words; it's a profound act of submission and surrender. * **Presence of Heart:** Find a quiet moment where you can focus. Understand the magnificent meaning behind each phrase. You are addressing the Lord of all creation, acknowledging His complete control over you and His perfect justice in His decrees. * **Conviction (Yaqeen):** Believe firmly that Allah (SWT) hears you and has the power to remove your worries and replace them with joy. The Prophet ﷺ promised this outcome for those who recite it with conviction. * **Reflect on the Names:** As you ask Allah by His beautiful names, reflect on their meanings and how they apply to your situation. He is Al-Hakeem (The Wise), Al-Adl (The Just), Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful). * **Seek the Qur'an's Light:** Pay special attention to the part where you ask for the Qur'an to be the spring of your heart and the light of your chest. This acknowledges that true solace and guidance come from His Book.
Virtues & Benefits
The incredible benefit of this dua is explicitly stated by the Prophet ﷺ himself: **'Then Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and will replace it with joy.'** (Musnad Ahmad). Think about that for a moment. This isn't just a temporary relief; it's a promised transformation. When you recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction, Allah (SWT) pledges to lift the burdens of your sadness and anxiety from your heart and fill it with genuine joy and contentment. It's a testament to the power of surrendering to His will and finding solace in His divine decree (Qadar), knowing that His command is always executed, and His judgment is always just. It grounds you in **Tawakkul** – true reliance on Him – offering a profound sense of peace amidst life's uncertainties.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and says: > **Arabic:** 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 أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي وَنُورَ صَدْرِي وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي > > **Translation:** "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 forever executed and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You which You 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 and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sadness and a release for my anxiety." > > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati bi-yadika, 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, awista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'alal-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.* ...but Allah will remove his anxiety and grief, and will replace it with joy.' It was said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Should we not learn it?' He ﷺ said, 'Of course, whoever hears it should learn it.'' — Musnad Ahmad (Hadith 3704), graded Sahih by Al-Albani in As-Silsilah as-Sahihah 199