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 being overwhelmed by debt and subjugated by 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-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful dua is incredibly relevant when you're feeling the weight of loneliness or isolation. It addresses deep-seated anxieties and feelings of helplessness that can accompany solitude, asking Allah to protect you from them. Recite it during times of quiet reflection, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel these emotions surfacing.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. Imagine the words reaching Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). Understand the meaning of each phrase and truly seek refuge in Him. Make it a personal supplication, visualizing yourself being freed from these burdens. Repeating it can also strengthen its effect on your heart and mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly combats the negative aspects that can arise from solitude if not managed with faith. By seeking refuge from distress, sorrow, incapacity, laziness, cowardice, and stinginess, you are asking Allah to fortify your inner spiritual strength. This allows you to turn isolation into a space for deepened worship and contemplation, rather than a source of despair. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite this dua, showing its immense importance in seeking Allah's protection against life's significant challenges.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, '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. I seek refuge in You from overwhelming debt and from being overpowered by men.' He added, 'Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for prayer, he would raise his hands and make this invocation.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 4423)