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. I seek refuge in You from being overwhelmed by debt and from the domination 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 during moments of deep introspection, when feelings of meaninglessness or existential dread begin to surface. It's particularly potent when you feel overwhelmed by life's burdens, questioning your purpose or feeling powerless to change your circumstances.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, directing your supplication solely to Allah. Imagine conveying each word to your Creator, feeling the weight of the worries you are entrusting to Him. It is best recited after obligatory prayers, or at any time you feel the need for divine solace and strength.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses deep-seated anxieties, seeking Allah's protection from emotional distress (worry and grief), spiritual and physical inertia (helplessness and laziness), character flaws (cowardice and stinginess), and external pressures (debt and the oppression of others). By seeking refuge in Allah from these afflictions, one finds inner peace, renewed strength, and a clearer perspective on life's challenges, reminding us that ultimate control and relief come from the Almighty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: '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.' (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. I seek refuge in You from being overwhelmed by debt and from the domination of men.)