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 grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from the heavy burden of debt and the overpowering of 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
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed by the pressures and expectations of others, or when sadness weighs heavily on your heart. It's a powerful supplication to seek Allah's protection from the internal and external burdens that can lead to distress.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do when making supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and truly ask Allah for His protection and relief. It can be recited at any time, but particularly during the times when sadness or the weight of expectations feels most intense.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua safeguards against several afflictions that can plague the heart and mind: worry (hamm) and grief (hazan) relate to distress about the past and future, helplessness ('ajz) and laziness (kasal) hinder our ability to act, cowardice (jubn) and stinginess (buhl) are moral failings, and the heavy burden of debt (dala'id-dayn) and overpowering of men (ghalabatir-rijal) are significant external pressures. By seeking refuge in Allah from these, we invite His assistance in managing our emotional states and navigating life's challenges, including the weight of others' expectations.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, incapacity and laziness, cowardice and miserliness, the heavy burden of debt and overpowering of men (in authority)." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369)