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 helplessness and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You 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 powerful dua is excellent to recite as evening approaches, or any time you feel the weight of laziness and procrastination settling in. It's a proactive step to purify your intentions and seek divine strength before the night's end.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to overcome laziness. Visualize yourself being energized and productive, with Allah's help. Reflect on each phrase, truly seeking refuge in Allah from these negative states.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses 'al-kasal' (laziness), a common barrier to our spiritual and worldly responsibilities. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge our limitations and His infinite power to assist us. Overcoming laziness allows us to better fulfill our duties to Allah and our families, and to engage in more beneficial activities, such as seeking knowledge or remembrance of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)