اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani wal-'ajzi wal-kasali wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
When friends, or anyone you've placed trust in, betray that trust, it leaves a unique kind of ache in the heart. The feelings of `hamm` (anxiety and worry) and `hazan` (sorrow and grief) mentioned in this dua become deeply palpable. Recite this dua when your heart feels heavy with disappointment, when you're struggling to understand the actions of others, or when you simply feel overwhelmed and vulnerable due to a broken bond. It’s a powerful way to turn your emotional pain and the burden of human frailty directly to Allah, seeking His solace and protection from these overwhelming states.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincerity, allowing your heart to acknowledge its vulnerability and need for Allah's refuge. You can recite it at any time, but especially after your Salah, or during moments of personal reflection when the pain of betrayal is most acute. Raise your hands, if comfortable, as a gesture of supplication and humility before your Lord. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly seeking protection from the various forms of emotional and spiritual burden mentioned. Recite it multiple times, allowing its words to sink into your soul and bring a sense of peace.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ himself used to recite this profound dua, teaching us a comprehensive way to seek refuge in Allah from nearly all forms of distress, both internal and external. By reciting this, you are following his sunnah and seeking protection from `hamm` (anxiety) and `hazan` (sorrow) – the very emotions that betrayal often triggers. This dua helps redirect your reliance from fallible human beings to Allah, the Most Trustworthy. It strengthens your tawakkul (reliance on Allah), offering a spiritual balm to a wounded heart and reminding you that true strength and solace come from Him alone. It also protects against the negative traits that can arise from difficult circumstances, such as weakness, laziness, or cowardice.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.'