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 worry and grief. 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 overpowering 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-rijal.
When to Read
This dua is specifically taught to be recited in the morning. It's a powerful way to start your day by entrusting all your concerns to Allah, seeking His protection against the most common ailments of the heart and spirit that can weigh us down.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with full conviction in Allah's ability to alleviate your worries. It's best recited after the morning prayers (Fajr) or upon waking up, ideally before engaging in the day's activities. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, truly seeking refuge in Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses major sources of human anxiety and distress. By seeking refuge in Allah from worry, grief, weakness, laziness, fear, and miserliness, we are essentially asking for inner strength, contentment, and resilience. The plea against overwhelming debt and the subjection of men is a request for freedom from external pressures that can cause immense hardship. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to the Companions, and its recitation is a spiritual shield against the burdens of life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to 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 ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal." (Sahih al-Bukhari 5901)