اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from being overwhelmed by debt and the domination of men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
Life sometimes feels like a relentless series of challenges. Days come when our minds are clouded with worry (`hamm`) or a deep, persistent sadness (`hazan`). Perhaps you're feeling sluggish, unable to tackle tasks, or a sense of dread when facing responsibilities. This profound supplication is a shield in those moments. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to recite this dua regularly, especially in the **mornings and evenings**, making it a powerful daily invocation. It's particularly relevant when you're battling **anxiety, sorrow, feelings of inadequacy, procrastination, fear, stinginess, overwhelming debt, or feeling oppressed by external forces.** Consider it your spiritual armor against the things that erode your inner strength.
How to Read
When you turn to Allah with this dua, approach it with **sincerity and conviction**. Understand that you are seeking refuge in the All-Powerful, acknowledging your human limitations in the face of these trials. Recite it with a **present heart**, reflecting on each phrase and what you are asking Allah to protect you from. You can raise your hands during supplication, a beautiful sunnah practice that expresses humility and need before your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This isn't just a list of things to avoid; it’s a comprehensive plea for **holistic well-being** that builds profound resilience. Each part addresses a specific barrier to mental and spiritual fortitude: * **`Al-Hamm` (anxiety/worry):** The stress of future events. * **`Al-Hazan` (sorrow/grief):** The sadness over past events. * **`Al-'Ajz` (weakness):** Inability to perform tasks. * **`Al-Kasal` (laziness):** Lack of motivation despite ability. * **`Al-Jubn` (cowardice):** Fear that prevents action. * **`Al-Bukhl` (miserliness):** Stinginess with wealth or effort. * **`Dala'id-Dayn` (overwhelming debt):** A burden that crushes the spirit. * **`Ghalabatir-Rijal` (domination of men/oppression):** Feeling powerless under others' influence. By asking Allah for refuge from these, you are implicitly asking for their opposites: **peace of mind, joy, strength, activeness, courage, generosity, financial ease, and independence.** The Prophet ﷺ himself recited this frequently, showing us the path to inner strength. A beautiful account from Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him), though from Sunan Abi Dawud, reinforces this: The Prophet ﷺ taught this dua to a companion burdened by debt and worry, promising that Allah would relieve his concerns and settle his debts if he recited it morning and evening. And indeed, Allah did so. This demonstrates the immense power of this supplication in transforming challenging circumstances and fostering genuine mental fortitude. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1555 - Hasan)
Source & Authentication
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to say: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ > > **Translation:** "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from being overwhelmed by debt and the domination of men." > > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.* > > — Sahih al-Bukhari 6369