اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the heavy burden of debt and from being overcome by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite regularly, especially when feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures. It’s ideal to say it in the morning and evening, as part of your daily remembrance of Allah (dhikr). When you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, the sting of regret, or the paralysis of fear, turn to this dua.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, believing in Allah's power to protect you. Raise your hands slightly, as if genuinely seeking help from the Almighty. Repeat it consistently. Understanding the meaning of each phrase helps to deepen the connection and sincerity in your recitation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses some of the most common sources of sadness and despair: worry about the future, regret over the past, feeling incapable, lacking motivation, succumbing to fear, and being burdened by financial distress or the oppression of others. By seeking refuge in Allah from these specific afflictions, we are asking for His divine intervention to lift these burdens and grant us inner peace and strength. It is a proactive step in safeguarding our mental and emotional well-being, drawing directly from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the heavy burden of debt and from being overcome by men.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369). Another narration mentions: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hellfire, from the torment of the grave, from the trial of the Dajjal, and from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from guilt and from debt.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6370). While the second hadith focuses on different trials, the first one (6369) is directly related to emotional and mental burdens that lead to sadness and despair.