اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ 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 incapacity and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the subduing of men.
*Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika min al-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika min al-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.*
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make. Recite it particularly when you feel the weight of responsibilities, or when laziness creeps in, hindering your worship. It’s especially relevant when struggling with the neglect of prayer, as 'laziness' (kasal) directly impacts our commitment to Salah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands as the Prophet ﷺ would in supplication. Focus on the meaning of seeking Allah's protection from these specific ailments that can lead to neglecting our duties, including prayer. Make it a regular part of your morning and evening remembrance (dhikr).
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks protection from debilitating states of mind and character that can directly lead to the neglect of obligations. Seeking refuge from 'kasal' (laziness) is crucial for maintaining consistent prayer. By asking Allah to remove these obstacles, we are seeking His help to become more proactive and dedicated in our worship.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah during the day and night with the following supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika min al-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika min al-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the subduing of men.)