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 worry and grief, 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 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 ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant as evening approaches. After Asr prayer, or as the day winds down and you feel the natural onset of fatigue, is a powerful time to seek refuge. It's about proactively asking Allah to protect us from the mental and physical exhaustion that can lead to lethargy and hinder our worship and daily tasks.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on each word and its meaning. Raise your hands slightly, as you would when making supplication. Understand that 'laziness' (kasal) here encompasses not just physical tiredness but also spiritual and mental sluggishness that prevents us from doing good deeds or fulfilling our responsibilities. Seeking refuge from it is a proactive step towards maintaining our energy for worship and productivity.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a shield against several debilitating states. By specifically seeking refuge from 'kasal' (laziness/lethargy), we are asking Allah to keep us active and motivated. This protection extends to mental fatigue ('hamm' - worry, 'hazan' - grief), physical weakness ('ajz' - incapacity), and even negative character traits like cowardice ('jubn') and stinginess ('buhl'). It's a complete seeking of Allah's protection for our well-being, allowing us to end the day strong and begin the next with vigor.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions to say these words in the morning and in the evening: '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 worry and grief, 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 from being overcome by men.)