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 greed, 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-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited at various points during your prayer, particularly during sujood (prostration) or after the Tashahhud before the salam. It is a comprehensive supplication to seek Allah's protection from overwhelming emotional states like sadness and grief, as well as other afflictions that can weigh us down.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Imagine yourself presenting your worries to Allah, the One who has power over all things. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly seeking refuge in Allah from these specific troubles. It's best recited when you feel the weight of sadness or grief pressing upon you, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to turn to Allah in all our circumstances.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct reflection of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ guidance in seeking divine protection from deep-seated emotional and practical hardships. By seeking refuge in Allah from distress (hamm) and sorrow (hazan), we acknowledge His power to lift these burdens. The inclusion of seeking refuge from incapacity, laziness, cowardice, greed, debt, and oppression shows the comprehensive nature of seeking Allah's help, covering both internal struggles and external challenges. It teaches us to actively turn to our Creator during prayer, transforming our supplication into a source of strength and resilience.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and greed, from debt and from being overcome by men.' He added, 'I have to say this because distress and sorrow afflict me, and I seek refuge in You from these (two); and I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and greed, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from being overcome by men.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)