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 helplessness and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from being 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-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited in the evening. It's a beautiful way to end your day by seeking Allah's protection and cleansing yourself of any worries or sins that may have accumulated during the daylight hours. Making this a habit as the sun sets can bring peace to your heart and mind.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. It's a plea to Allah for protection against inner turmoil (distress, sorrow), spiritual and physical weaknesses (helplessness, laziness), character flaws (cowardice, stinginess), and external pressures (debt, oppression). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often say this du'a in the morning and evening.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is comprehensive, covering protection from various ills that can weigh down a person's heart and spirit. By seeking refuge in Allah from these specific afflictions, we are essentially asking for His help to overcome our own weaknesses and to shield us from external hardships. It's a way of acknowledging our reliance on Him and seeking His perfect decree. While this specific wording is for broader protection, the act of making dua in the evening, especially with the intention of seeking forgiveness for the day's shortcomings, is a Sunnah practice that brings immense blessings.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the crushing burden of debt and the tyranny of men.' He used to say this in the morning and evening. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)