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 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. Your judgment concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that You have called Yourself, or revealed to any of Your creation, or sent down in Your Book, or have preserved 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 sadness, and the remover of my anxieties.
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatik, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukkamuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil-ghaybi 'indaka, an taj'ala al-Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa nura sadri, wa jila'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly effective when you feel overwhelmed by personal shortcomings, past mistakes, or present challenges that seem beyond your capacity. It's a powerful way to remind yourself that true strength and solutions lie with Allah, especially when you feel weak, inadequate, or burdened by worry. Recite it when facing difficult decisions, during times of intense personal struggle, or whenever you need to shift your reliance from yourself to your Creator.
How to Read
Begin by reflecting on your own limitations and then turn your heart fully to Allah. Raise your hands, as is customary when making dua, and recite this supplication with sincerity and conviction. Understand that the Names of Allah are a powerful means of seeking His help. Make sure to pay attention to the translation, letting the meaning sink in and truly connect with the words. It’s best recited with a humble and hopeful heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea to Allah using His most cherished Names. It acknowledges our utter dependence on Him, recognizing that all power and control ultimately reside with Him. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime of the heart,' it signifies seeking solace, guidance, and renewal through Allah's divine word, which is a source of immense strength and tranquility. It addresses both emotional distress (sadness, anxiety) and spiritual dryness, seeking a holistic restoration through Allah's power and guidance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this comprehensive dua to 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she asked him what to say when she felt grief or distress. He told her to learn and recite this specific supplication, highlighting its power to alleviate worries and bring comfort by seeking refuge in Allah and His perfect Names. (Ahmad ibn Hanbal 6902, graded Hasan by scholars)