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 subjugation 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
This dua is powerful to recite when you feel overwhelmed by loneliness, a sense of being unloved, or the feeling of being unwanted. It's particularly relevant when isolation makes these feelings surface, perhaps after a period of social interaction that has ended, or during prolonged periods of solitude. Recite it in the morning and evening, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do, to seek Allah's protection from these debilitating emotional states.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands, as is customary when making dua, and implore Allah directly. Understand that 'distress and sorrow' (al-hamm wal-hazan) can manifest as feelings of worthlessness and being unloved, while 'incapacity and laziness' (al-'ajz wal-kasal) can lead to isolation. 'Cowardice and stinginess' (al-jubn wal-bukhl) can hinder reaching out and connecting with others. Finally, 'burden of debt and subjugation of men' (ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal) can represent external pressures that amplify feelings of helplessness and isolation. Utter the words with conviction, trusting that Allah hears your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's protection from four pairs of deep-seated anxieties and weaknesses that can cripple a person emotionally and spiritually. By seeking refuge from distress and sorrow, we address the core feelings of sadness and despair that can accompany loneliness. Protection from incapacity and laziness helps us to gain the strength to act, connect, and break free from isolating habits. Seeking refuge from cowardice and stinginess enables us to be brave in reaching out to others and generous with our time and affection. Finally, seeking refuge from the burden of debt and subjugation of men, while seemingly external, reflects a state of vulnerability and loss of control that can exacerbate feelings of being unwanted. This dua, therefore, is a holistic shield against the inner turmoil that isolation can ignite.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from the overwhelming of debt and the subjugation of men." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)