اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the overpowering of men.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
When to Read
This powerful dua is especially relevant when facing the distress and pressure of false accusations. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by unfair blame, slander, or the fear of people's judgment, reciting this dua can bring immense peace and strengthen your reliance on Allah. It's a comprehensive plea for protection against mental anguish and the oppressive force of others' ill intentions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on each part of the supplication. Raise your hands as you would during other supplications, if possible. The emphasis here is on internalizing the meaning and truly turning to Allah for protection and relief from the specific hardship of being wronged by others' words or actions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a comprehensive shield against many afflictions. Specifically, the plea 'wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal' (and I seek refuge in You from the overpowering of men) directly addresses the situation of being subjected to unjust treatment or pressure by others, which includes false accusations. It helps alleviate worry, grief, and the feeling of being overwhelmed, fostering a sense of reliance on Allah's justice and protection.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabad-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5903). This hadith highlights the Prophet's ﷺ own reliance on Allah for protection against various forms of distress, including the 'overpowering of men,' which encompasses situations of being unjustly treated or falsely accused.