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, 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 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-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahri-rijali.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial to recite as part of your evening routine. As the day winds down, the accumulated thoughts, anxieties, and stresses can weigh heavily. Making this a habit before sleep helps you consciously hand over your concerns to Allah, seeking His protection and peace for the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, ideally after completing your Isha prayer or just before settling down to sleep. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, recognizing that true refuge and strength come only from Allah. Visualize yourself entrusting your worries to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication covers a wide range of afflictions that can trouble the human heart and mind. By seeking refuge in Allah from distress and sorrow, we ask Him to lift the heavy burdens of our day. Protection from incapacity and laziness helps us maintain spiritual and physical vigor. Seeking refuge from cowardice and stinginess purifies our character. Finally, asking to be protected from the burden of debt and the oppression of men addresses significant worldly pressures. Reciting it regularly can bring immense peace, clarity, and spiritual resilience, especially at the end of a long day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of everything and from the evil of what he had done. He used to seek refuge in Allah from distress and sorrow, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, from the burden of debt and the oppression of men. He 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-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahri-rijali.'