اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression of men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited immediately after completing the obligatory prayers (fardh). It's a perfect moment to turn to Allah for peace and protection as you transition from the focused remembrance of prayer back into the affairs of life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. It's often recited while still seated in the place of prayer, after the Tasleem (the concluding salutation of peace). Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you seek Allah's protection from these specific afflictions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive shield against many common struggles that weigh down the heart and mind. Seeking refuge in Allah from anxiety (hamm) and sorrow (hazan) helps foster inner peace and contentment. Protection from helplessness ('ajz) and laziness (kasal) empowers us to take action and fulfill our responsibilities. Seeking refuge from cowardice (jubn) and stinginess (bukhl) cultivates bravery and generosity. Finally, asking for protection from the burden of debt (ghalabad-dayn) and the oppression of men (qahrir-rijal) alleviates significant worldly anxieties, allowing for a more focused spiritual and practical life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah saying: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression of men." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)