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 distress 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 burden of debt and from being overpowered by 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 qahri-rijali.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited immediately upon waking, before getting out of bed. It's a profound way to start your day, seeking Allah's protection against the very things that can drain our energy and spirit, including the crippling effects of laziness (kasal). By reciting this upon waking, you are proactively arming yourself with divine protection and setting a positive, energetic intention for the hours ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely and with conviction. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly seeking Allah's refuge. It's best recited in Arabic, but if you are still learning, your sincere intention and effort to pronounce it correctly is what matters most. Think of it as a personal supplication directly to your Creator, asking for His assistance in overcoming the inertia that often plagues mornings.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses several spiritual and psychological states that contribute to lethargy. By seeking refuge from 'kasal' (laziness), you are asking Allah to remove the heaviness and lack of motivation that can weigh you down. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to safeguard us from mental distress, physical incapability, and a lack of will. Overcoming laziness through this supplication allows us to better engage with our daily tasks, our worship, and our responsibilities with renewed vigour, earning Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he used to wake up, 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 ghalabatid-dayni wa qahri-rijali.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress 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 burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.) [Sahih al-Bukhari 6369]