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 distress 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 being overwhelmed by debt and from 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 ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you find yourself wrongly accused or facing backlash for something you did not do. It's particularly potent when this situation triggers feelings of helplessness, frustration, or anger, as the dua directly addresses seeking refuge from overwhelming burdens and unfair treatment by people.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, focusing on each phrase and its meaning. Understand that you are actively seeking Allah's protection and strength to navigate difficult situations with patience and dignity. It's best recited during times of quiet reflection, perhaps after prayer or before sleep, allowing the words to resonate within your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers comprehensive refuge. By seeking Allah's protection from 'the oppression of men' (qahrir-rijal), we are directly asking for strength and resilience when facing unjust blame or criticism from others, even when we are innocent. This helps in suppressing unwarranted anger and maintaining peace of mind, trusting Allah to deal with the situation justly.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from these four things: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika min dal'id-daini wal-ghalabah, wa a'udhu bika min qahrir-rijal.' He was asked about the meaning of 'dal'id-daini wal-ghalabah', and he said, 'It is the debt and its burden (overwhelming you).' (This narration uses 'dal'id-daini wal-ghalabah' which is slightly different but covers debt and its burden, while 6369 uses 'ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal' which is more direct to the context of financial strain and oppression by people). The core protective seeking is the same.