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 anxiety 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 overwhelming 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-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's difficulties, including the profound sense of isolation that can accompany disability. Recite it whenever feelings of sadness, helplessness, or being overpowered begin to surface. Make it a part of your daily remembrance, especially during challenging moments, to invite Allah's protection and strength.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a firm belief in Allah's power to alleviate your burdens. Raise your hands as you supplicate, if possible, and feel the words resonating within you. Utter the Arabic clearly, reflecting on its meaning. Repeat it multiple times, especially when you feel the weight of isolation or any other hardship pressing down on you.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection from several debilitating states of being – emotional distress (anxiety and sorrow), physical and mental inertia (helplessness and laziness), character flaws (cowardice and stinginess), and external pressures (debt and the domination of others). By seeking refuge in Allah from these, we are asking for His divine intervention to strengthen our resolve, uplift our spirits, and provide us with the inner fortitude to face life's challenges, including the isolation that can stem from disability. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, indicating its immense value in safeguarding our well-being.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and avarice, and I seek refuge in You from the heavy burden of debt and from being overcome by men." (Sahih al-Bukhari 4423)