اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ 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 inability and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from being overwhelmed by debt and overpowered by 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-rijali.
When to Read
Recite this powerful dua when you feel the weight of anxiety pressing down, especially when you're worried about how others perceive you, if they misunderstand your intentions, or if you fear being unfairly judged. It's a comprehensive plea for protection against inner turmoil and external pressures that can lead to distress.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands as you do, making a genuine supplication to Allah. It can be recited anytime, but it's particularly beneficial when you feel these specific anxieties arising. Imagine Allah's mercy surrounding you as you seek His protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, is a shield against a wide range of distressing feelings and situations. Seeking refuge in Allah from 'worry and grief' directly addresses the emotional toll of anxiety. The phrase 'overpowered by men' (qahrir-rijal) can encompass the feeling of being misunderstood, misjudged, or unfairly treated by people. By reciting this, you are asking Allah to protect your peace of mind and grant you strength against such adversities.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah with these words: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika min al-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. I seek refuge in You from inability and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from being overwhelmed by debt and overpowered by men.)