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 helplessness and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression 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-rijal.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness, isolation, or the fear that you will always be alone. Recite it during times of personal reflection, after salah, or whenever these anxieties surface. It's a comprehensive supplication that covers many of life's struggles, including those that can lead to feelings of isolation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands as you do so, following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Believe that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is capable of removing any fear and providing solace. Repeat it regularly to reinforce your reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to his Companion Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), offers refuge from several deep-seated anxieties and challenges that can contribute to feelings of loneliness. Seeking refuge from distress and sorrow tackles the emotional pain of isolation. Protection from helplessness and laziness empowers you to take action and build connections. Shielding yourself from cowardice and stinginess helps in developing the courage to reach out and the generosity to foster relationships. Finally, seeking refuge from debt and the oppression of men addresses external pressures that can exacerbate feelings of being alone and unsupported. By reciting this, we affirm our trust in Allah to alleviate these burdens and grant us peace.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Bakr: I said to the Prophet (ﷺ), 'Teach me something that I should say in the morning and in the evening.' He said, 'O Abu Bakr! Say: Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran, wa la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta, faghfirli maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamni innaka antal-Ghafurur-Rahim. (O Allah! I have wronged myself extensively, and none can forgive sins except You; so forgive me with forgiveness from You, and have mercy upon me. Verily, You are the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful). I said, 'Teach me something that I should say in the morning and in the evening.' He said, 'Say: Allahumma 'alimal-ghaybi wa shahadati, fatira-samawati wal-ardi, Rabba kulli shay'in wa malikahu, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta. A'udhu bika min sharri nafsi wa min shaitani wa shirkih. (O Allah, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Lord of everything and its Owner, I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but You. I seek refuge in You from the evil of myself and from Satan and his polytheism.)' I said, 'Teach me something that I should say in the morning and in the evening.' He said, 'Say: 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-rijal. (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, 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 burden of debt and the oppression of men.)' And these supplications are for the morning and the evening.'