اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal hammi wal hazan, wa a'udhu bika minal 'ajzi wal kasal, wa a'udhu bika minal jubni wal bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
When you see your spouse struggling with feelings of sadness, withdrawal, lack of motivation, or overwhelming anxiety – common signs of depression. This dua can be recited by your spouse themselves, or you can make this dua for them, asking Allah to remove these afflictions and grant them strength and peace. It is especially beneficial during moments of distress, before sleep, or upon waking up with a heavy heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, internalizing the profound meanings of each phrase. Turn to Allah with humility and complete conviction, knowing that He alone has the power to remove hardship and grant ease. You can make this dua individually, or as a couple, seeking strength together. If you are reciting it for your spouse, personalize the intention in your heart, asking Allah to specifically grant *them* ease, resilience, and healing from the burdens of depression.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua was frequently recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, especially during times of personal distress and difficulty. Its immense benefit lies in seeking direct refuge in Allah from a comprehensive list of ailments that often accompany depression: emotional burdens like anxiety (hamm) and sorrow (hazan), spiritual and physical lethargy like weakness (ajz) and laziness (kasal), and internal struggles such as cowardice (jubn) and miserliness (bukhl), along with external pressures. By reciting it, we acknowledge our human vulnerability and place our full reliance on Allah for strength, resilience, inner peace, and a clear path to recovery, transforming hardship into an opportunity for closeness to the Divine.
Source & Authentication
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men."