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 incapacity and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from the domination 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 perfect to recite first thing in the morning, right after waking up and before diving into the day's tasks. It sets a tone of reliance on Allah for strength and guidance to face whatever challenges your responsibilities bring.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction, raising your hands slightly as you do. Picture yourself handing over your concerns and seeking Allah's protection from the very things mentioned in the dua. It's a personal plea to the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking Allah's protection from key obstacles that hinder productivity and peace of mind: anxiety and sorrow (emotional burdens), incapacity and laziness (physical and spiritual inertia), cowardice and stinginess (character flaws), and the crushing weight of debt and the oppression of others (external pressures). It's a comprehensive shield for your day.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) 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-rijali.'