اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الهَمِّ وَالحَزَنِ، وَالعَجْزِ وَالكَسَلِ، وَالبُخْلِ وَالجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, and from the burden of debt and from being overcome by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-'ajzi wal-kasal, wal-bukhli wal-jubn, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
When to Read
That familiar ache in your chest, the worry that gnaws at your heart when you see loved ones drifting further from Allah's path. It's a profound sadness, sometimes mixed with helplessness, when family members engage in actions that displease our Creator. This dua is precisely for these moments of deep emotional distress, anxiety, and sorrow. When you feel overwhelmed, burdened by concern for their spiritual well-being, or simply heartbroken by choices you can't control, turn to this powerful invocation. It's a way to seek solace and strength directly from Allah, entrusting your heart and the challenging situation to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full **sincerity and conviction**, allowing your heart to absorb each phrase. As you articulate "minal-hammi wal-hazan" (from anxiety and sorrow), connect it to the specific worries and grief you feel over your family's actions. Remember that Allah hears every whisper and understands the depths of your emotions. There's no prescribed time; you can recite it silently or audibly, whenever the weight of this sadness falls upon you – perhaps after your prayers, during a quiet moment of reflection, or when you simply feel the need to unload your burdens to Allah. Let each word be a step towards finding peace in His refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to frequently recite this comprehensive dua, highlighting its immense importance for believers navigating life's emotional and practical challenges. By seeking refuge from **'hamm' (anxiety, distress)** and **'hazan' (sorrow, grief)**, you are asking Allah to lift these heavy emotions, particularly those arising from observing loved ones' disobedience. This dua goes beyond just sadness, encompassing refuge from weakness, laziness, stinginess, cowardice, debt, and being overpowered. Its regular recitation cultivates profound **reliance on Allah (tawakkul)**, granting you inner peace and strengthening your bond with Him. It transforms your sadness into an act of worship, reminding you that true solace and the ability to change hearts ultimately rest with the Almighty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, and from the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men." > **Arabic:** حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ". > > **Translation:** Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet ﷺ used to say, "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, and from the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men." > > **Transliteration:** *Haddathana Musaddad, qala haddathana Mu'tamir, qala sami'tu Abi, qala sami'tu Anasan, qala kana an-Nabiyyu ﷺ yaqulu: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-'ajzi wal-kasal, wal-bukhli wal-jubn, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal."* > > — Sahih al-Bukhari 6369