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 worry and grief, 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 overwhelming of debt and the overpowering 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-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel frustration building due to unexpected delays, traffic jams, or anything that disrupts your planned schedule and threatens to make you impatient or angry. It's a comprehensive supplication that seeks Allah's protection from the underlying causes of such distress.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full concentration on its meaning. Understand that Allah is the ultimate controller of all affairs. When reciting, visualize seeking refuge with Allah from these negative states. Reflect on the power of sincere supplication to change our inner state and our perception of external circumstances.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, is a powerful shield against emotional turmoil. By seeking refuge in Allah from worry, grief, helplessness, laziness, cowardice, stinginess, debt, and being overpowered, we are asking for the inner strength and peace needed to face life's challenges, including frustrating delays, with patience and resilience. It addresses the root of our reactions, seeking spiritual fortification.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, 'O Allah! I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, helplessness and laziness, cowardice and stinginess, and the overpowering of debt and the overpowering of men.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)