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 ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning after Fajr prayer, as part of your daily Adhkar (remembrance of Allah). Making it a habit as you start your day helps set a positive and protected tone. If you experience feelings of chest tightness or difficulty breathing due to stress, anxiety, or even physical causes, this dua can be a source of immense comfort and relief, seeking divine intervention.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a heart full of reliance on Allah. Understand the meaning of each phrase you utter. Focus on seeking Allah's protection from these specific afflictions. It's beneficial to say it with your hands raised slightly, as the Prophet ﷺ taught us is a manner of making dua. Consistency is key; make it a part of your morning routine.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua directly seeks refuge from anxiety, sorrow, helplessness, laziness, cowardice, stinginess, debt, and subjugation, its broader implications extend to mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety and stress are often manifested physically, including chest tightness and breathing difficulties. By seeking refuge in Allah from these emotional burdens, we indirectly seek relief from their physical symptoms. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say this dua when he woke up in the morning (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to say, 'O Allah! I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from the overpowering of debt and the subjugation of men.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369). The scholars explain that 'anxiety and sorrow' (al-ham wa al-hazan) can lead to a heavy heart and a feeling of oppression, which can manifest physically, including in the chest. Seeking refuge from these allows for emotional release and thus physical ease.