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, and I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression 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-rijali
When to Read
This powerful dua is most beneficial when recited during your Salah (prayer), particularly during sujood (prostration) when you are closest to Allah. It can also be recited at other times when feeling overwhelmed by sadness, worry, or grief.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It's a comprehensive supplication seeking protection from various forms of emotional and mental distress. Try to feel the weight of what you are asking Allah to protect you from.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a complete shield against many hardships. It addresses: 1. **Distress and Sorrow (الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ):** Directly tackles feelings of sadness, worry, and grief that can weigh a person down. 2. **Incapacity and Laziness (الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ):** Seeks refuge from the inability to act and the lack of motivation to do good or fulfill responsibilities. 3. **Cowardice and Stinginess (الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ):** Asks for protection from fear that paralyzes and miserliness that hinders generosity and good deeds. 4. **Debt and Oppression (غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ):** Seeks relief from the overwhelming burden of debt and the tyranny or subjugation by others. By reciting this, you are actively seeking Allah's refuge and strength to navigate these challenges.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad 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-rijali.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression of men.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6369