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. I seek refuge in You from the burden 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 ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly relevant in the morning, right after waking up, or before starting your day's tasks. It's a proactive step to shield yourself from internal barriers that lead to procrastination. Reciting it helps set a positive and determined tone, asking Allah to remove the hindrances before they even take root.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus. Raise your hands as you supplicate, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in other instances of seeking refuge. Imagine the specific feelings of laziness or inertia you wish to overcome and ask Allah directly for His assistance. It's best recited before you engage with anything that requires effort or focus for the day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root causes of procrastination: 'helplessness' (feeling incapable) and 'laziness' (lack of motivation). By seeking refuge in Allah from these, we are asking for His divine empowerment to act. It clears the mind of mental clutter (worry and grief) and strengthens our resolve, making us more effective in our daily endeavors. Overcoming procrastination allows us to be more productive, fulfill our responsibilities, and gain Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to invoke: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, from the burden of debt and the overpowering of men.' Abu Abdullah said: 'Al-Kasalu' is laziness and idleness. 'Al-Jubnu' is cowardice. 'Al-Bukhlu' is stinginess. 'Ghalabatud-dayn' is the overpowering of debt, and 'qahrur-rijal' is the overpowering of men.