ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุนููุฐู ุจููู ู ููู ุงููููู ูู ููุงููุญูุฒูููุ ููุงููุนูุฌูุฒู ููุงููููุณูููุ ููุงููุฌูุจููู ููุงููุจูุฎูููุ ููุถูููุนู ุงูุฏูููููู ููุบูููุจูุฉู ุงูุฑููุฌูุงูู.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, from being overwhelmed by debt and by the oppression 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
This dua is profoundly relevant when you find yourself feeling a deep sense of sadness or emptiness, even when surrounded by material possessions. It's for those moments when the pursuit of wealth or worldly status leaves you feeling unfulfilled, a stark reminder that true contentment isn't found solely in what we own. Recite it when you feel the weight of anxiety about your worldly affairs, or when you notice a lack of inner peace despite external comfort.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ himself taught us to recite. It's best recited with sincerity and a humble heart, ideally after your obligatory prayers, but it can also be said at any time you feel these specific emotions or worries creeping in. Raise your hands (if possible) and focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly seeking Allah's protection from these ailments of the heart and mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful shield against various emotional and psychological burdens. By seeking refuge in Allah from distress (hamm) and sorrow (hazan), we acknowledge that true solace comes only from Him. It also protects us from the practical struggles of weakness, laziness, cowardice, and stinginess, as well as the heavy burdens of debt and the humiliation of being overcome by others. Itโs a holistic prayer for well-being, recognizing that material possessions alone cannot fill the void of spiritual or emotional emptiness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from distress and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, from being overwhelmed by debt and by the oppression of men.) Sahih al-Bukhari 6369.