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, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is inevitable, and Your judgment 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You have. Make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness, and a banisher of my anxiety.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm-il-ghaybi 'indak, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for moments when the weight of past mistakes feels overwhelming. When guilt creeps in, clouding your judgment and making you doubt Allah's mercy, turn to this supplication. Recite it when you're struggling with self-recrimination and need to reconnect with Allah's support and forgiveness.
How to Read
Begin with sincere intention, acknowledging your subservience to Allah (as stated by 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik). Understand that your life and destiny are in His hands (nasitati biyadika). Call upon Allah using all His beautiful names, recognizing His sovereignty and wisdom in His commands and decrees ('adlun fiyya qada'uk). Most importantly, make a firm intention to seek solace and guidance in the Quran, asking Allah to make it the source of your peace and clarity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is exceptionally comprehensive, seeking Allah's help through His perfect names and acknowledging His absolute control. Its primary benefit, as stated in the dua itself, is to transform the Quran into a source of comfort, spiritual renewal, and emotional well-being. It directly addresses sadness and anxiety, offering a divine antidote by immersing oneself in Allah's words. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions for immense relief, highlighting its power to remove worries and soothe a troubled heart.
Source & Authentication
Ibrahim At-Taimi said: 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated to me a lengthy hadith, and I recalled this part of it: 'Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: '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 inevitable, and Your judgment 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 unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that You have. Make the Quran the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and a remover of my sadness, and a banisher of my anxiety.' In another narration: '...and a dissolver of my worries.'