اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, and from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa ḍala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is especially beneficial to recite in the evenings as you prepare for the day ahead. By seeking Allah's protection from worry, grief, incapacity, and laziness before sleeping, you mentally and spiritually prepare yourself to face the next day's responsibilities with strength and a clear mind, trusting in Allah's help. It's also part of the morning adhkar.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full sincerity and presence of heart. Reflect on each phrase, understanding what you are seeking refuge from: worry that paralyzes, grief that weakens, incapacity to perform tasks, laziness that delays, stinginess that prevents good deeds, cowardice that holds you back, the burden of debt that weighs heavily, and the oppression of others. Recognize that true strength and capability come only from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua regularly helps us align our intentions with seeking Allah's aid against the very things that hinder our progress, both in this world and the Hereafter. The Prophet ﷺ himself would frequently make this dua, highlighting its importance. By seeking refuge from *al-'ajz wal-kasal* (incapacity and laziness), we are essentially asking Allah to grant us the **strength, energy, and will** to fulfill our duties effectively. This prepares us to meet the next day's challenges, both spiritual and worldly, with determination and reliance on Allah. It protects us from the mental and physical ailments that can prevent us from being productive and fulfilling our trusts.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: "O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, and from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men." Arabic: حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُقَاتِلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ". — Sahih al-Bukhari 6369