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-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali
When to Read
This powerful dua is essential when you feel the stirrings of uncontrolled anger, or when facing situations that provoke fear and anxiety. It's particularly useful when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or are on the verge of losing your temper. Reciting it regularly also builds a shield against these negative emotions before they take hold.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, raising your hands slightly as you implore Allah. Visualize yourself finding strength and peace as you utter the words. It’s best recited in the morning, but its benefit is immense whenever you feel the need for refuge and courage.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication seeks Allah's protection from four pairs of debilitating conditions: worry and grief (which cloud the mind and spirit), helplessness and laziness (which hinder action and progress), cowardice and stinginess (which cripple character and generosity), and the overwhelming burden of debt and being dominated by others. By seeking refuge in Allah from these, we are essentially asking for the courage to face our fears, the strength to act, the generosity of spirit, and the resilience to overcome life's challenges, including the fear of losing control of our anger.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from the overpowering of debt and the subjugation of men."