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 heavy burden of debt and from the oppression 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-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's a beautiful way to start your day, seeking Allah's protection before the world's concerns can settle in. Making it part of your morning routine, perhaps after Fajr prayer, sets a spiritual tone for whatever challenges the day may bring.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a focused heart, visualizing Allah's protection enveloping you. Raise your hands slightly, as you would when making supplication, and utter the words clearly. The essence is not just the recitation, but the earnest seeking of refuge in the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against the pervasive feelings of worry and sadness that can cloud our minds. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge that true peace and strength come from Him alone. It protects us from internal struggles like helplessness and idleness, and external pressures such as fear and miserliness. Furthermore, it is a plea for freedom from the crushing weight of debt and the humiliation that can come from being overpowered by others. It's a comprehensive supplication for holistic well-being.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry 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 heavy burden of debt and from the oppression of men." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)