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 ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali
When to Read
This powerful supplication is a shield against the heavy burdens of life that can lead to overthinking and anxiety. Recite it especially when you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past (grief) or the future (worry), when facing challenges that make you feel incapable or unmotivated, or when dealing with financial stress or social pressures. Making this a regular part of your morning and evening remembrance (dhikr) can build a strong spiritual defense.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincere conviction and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Raise your hands slightly, as was the Prophet's ﷺ practice when seeking refuge. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly internalizing the request for Allah's protection from these specific ailments of the heart and mind. Repeating it can strengthen its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua directly addresses the roots of anxiety and overthinking. By seeking refuge in Allah from worry (hamm) and grief (hazan), we acknowledge that true peace comes only from Him. Seeking protection from helplessness ('ajz) and laziness (kasal) combats the inertia that overthinking can induce. Protection from cowardice (jubn) and stinginess (buhl) strengthens our resolve and generosity, which are often affected by anxious thoughts. Finally, seeking refuge from debt and overpowering men addresses external pressures that can fuel inner turmoil. This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, equips us with a direct line to Allah for safeguarding our mental and emotional well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from these things: '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.' Sahih al-Bukhari 6369. The Prophet ﷺ would say this in the morning and evening.