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 grief and distress, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the overpowering 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
This dua is exceptionally fitting when facing overwhelming pressure in your business, feeling stuck, or if financial burdens seem insurmountable. It's a profound supplication to make when you feel the weight of your responsibilities and the challenges you're encountering.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Picture the specific challenges you're facing in your business as you seek refuge in Allah's protection. It's best recited at any time, but especially during moments of intense worry or before confronting a difficult situation.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeks protection from several significant afflictions that can severely impact one's life and livelihood, including business. Seeking refuge from 'grief and distress' helps alleviate the mental and emotional toll of business setbacks. Protection from 'incapacity and laziness' calls upon Allah for the energy and capability to actively work through challenges. Seeking refuge from 'cowardice and stinginess' can help in making bold, yet wise, business decisions and in managing resources effectively. Lastly, seeking refuge from 'the burden of debt and the overpowering of men' directly addresses financial struggles and unfair dealings, common anxieties in the business world.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to say: '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.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from grief and distress, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the overpowering of men.)