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, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from being overwhelmed by debt and overcome 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-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite, particularly in the morning and evening. As the day winds down, we often reflect on the day's events and anticipate the next. Reciting this dua in the evening, after Asr or after Maghrib, can bring immense peace and solace as you entrust your worries to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to seek refuge in Allah. Raise your hands slightly, as you would during supplication, and focus on the meaning of each phrase. It is best to recite it when you are in a state of peace, reflecting on your reliance on Allah for protection against these afflictions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua provides comprehensive protection from debilitating emotional states like distress and sorrow, and practical shortcomings like weakness and laziness. It also shields against character flaws like cowardice and stinginess, and against external pressures like crushing debt and the dominance of others. By reciting this, we acknowledge our limitations and actively seek Allah's divine protection, fostering a sense of inner peace and resilience.
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-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from being overwhelmed by debt and overcome by men.)