Dua for Anxiety and Sorrow

The dua for anxiety and sorrow is a powerful supplication in Islam, offering comfort and relief to those experiencing distress.

Dua for Anxiety and Sorrow

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dalai d-daini wa ghalabati r-rijal.

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.

(Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Number 6369)

Reference:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, “O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from being heavily in debt and from being overpowered by (other) men.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Number 6369).

This dua reflects the comprehensive nature of Islamic supplications, addressing both emotional and practical challenges. By reciting this beautiful dua, Muslims place their trust in Allah SWT, seeking His protection and support to overcome life’s difficulties with patience and strength.