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 the burden of debt and from being 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 comprehensive dua whenever you find yourself consumed by worry, anxiety, or impatience during periods of waiting. This includes waiting for important news, medical results, job interviews, or any situation where uncertainty weighs heavily on your heart. It's particularly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed by the situation and your own inability to control the outcome.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you do so, as is the practice when making supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing your reliance on Allah and seeking His protection from the very afflictions that plague you during waiting periods. It can be recited at any time, but is especially potent during the quiet hours of the night or after prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound requests for protection against states of mind and circumstances that are detrimental to a believer's well-being, especially during trials. * **Protection from Distress and Sorrow (الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ):** Waiting can often lead to anxiety and sadness about the unknown. Seeking refuge from these ailments helps maintain inner peace. * **Protection from Helplessness and Laziness (الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ):** When faced with prolonged waiting, one can feel powerless and apathetic. This plea for protection combats those feelings, encouraging continued effort and reliance on Allah's decree. * **Protection from Cowardice and Stinginess (الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ):** While seemingly unrelated, these can manifest during waiting. Fear might paralyze one from taking necessary steps, or a stingy heart might hoard good deeds, fearing loss. Seeking refuge here strengthens resolve. * **Protection from Debt and Oppression (غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ):** These represent heavy burdens, both financial and social. While not directly about waiting, a believer facing difficult circumstances often experiences these, and seeking refuge is vital for overall well-being and patience.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke: '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.' (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 the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.)