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 the burden of debt and the overpowering 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-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal
When to Read
Recite this dua regularly, especially at the beginning of your study sessions, before exams, and during periods of intense academic pressure. It's a powerful supplication to seek Allah's help in warding off the overwhelming feelings that can lead to mental fatigue and burnout.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that you are handing over your anxieties and seeking His strength. Raising your hands slightly during the recitation can enhance the feeling of supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, directly addresses several key stressors that contribute to mental fatigue and burnout: worry, grief, helplessness, laziness, cowardice, and the pressure of overwhelming burdens (like debt or the dominance of others). By seeking refuge in Allah from these, we invite His divine support to maintain our mental and emotional resilience during demanding times like exams. The Prophet ﷺ would often repeat this dua, highlighting its importance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: "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, and I seek refuge in You from the overwhelming burden of debt and being overpowered by men."