اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ قَلْقِ التَّفْكِيرِ وَغَمِّ التَّدْبِيرِ وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the distress of thinking, the sorrow of planning, the hardship of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min qalaqi at-tafkeeri wa ghammi at-tadbeeri wa su'i al-qadaa'i wa shamaatat al-a'daa'.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you find yourself trapped in a cycle of anxious thoughts, replaying scenarios, or worrying excessively about the future. Recite it whenever you feel overwhelmed by constant rumination, seeking Allah's protection from these mental burdens. It's a powerful supplication to invoke when facing difficult decisions or trying times, asking for protection against negative outcomes and the satisfaction of adversaries.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to grant relief. Place your hand over your chest where you feel the anxiety most keenly, and turn to Allah with humility and focus. It is recommended to say it regularly, especially in the morning and evening, as part of your remembrance of Allah (dhikr). Ensure your heart is present, understanding that Allah is the only one who can truly alleviate your worries and anxieties.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah through this dua provides a shield against the mental anguish caused by excessive thinking and planning. It helps to detach from overwhelming thoughts, acknowledging that ultimate control and wisdom belong to Allah. This supplication fosters contentment with Allah's decree (qadaa') and protects against the harmful effects of envy and the malice of those who wish ill upon us. It's a comprehensive plea for inner peace and security.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them this supplication in the same way as he taught them a chapter of the Qur'an. He would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hell, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the tribulation of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the tribulation of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a life of sin and from a debt, and I seek refuge in You from a life of sin and from a debt.' Then a man said: 'O Allah's Messenger, how numerous are the things you seek refuge from!' He said: 'The believer, when he seeks refuge in Allah from something, Allah makes it (a matter of) seeking refuge from it.' And he used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the distress of thinking, and the sorrow of planning, and the hardship of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.' - Sahih Muslim 2707