Daily Hadith

Du‘a for Worry, Anxiety, and Distress

Arabic:

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

Transliteration (Hinglish):

Allahumma inni a‘udhubika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wal-bukhli wal-jubn, wa dal‘id-dayn wa ghalabatir-rijal.

Translation:

“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, and from being overpowered by debt and the oppression of men.”

Reference

  • Sahih al-Bukhari: Hadith 6402

  • Sahih Muslim: Hadith 2720

  • Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): The Prophet ﷺ taught this du‘a for protection against mental, emotional, and financial difficulties.

Benefits of Reciting This Du‘a

  1. Relief from Worry & Sadness – Helps calm the heart and mind.

  2. Protection from Weakness & Laziness – Motivates productivity and action.

  3. Guard Against Stinginess & Fear – Encourages courage and generosity.

  4. Aid in Debt & Financial Difficulty – Protects from being overpowered by financial stress.

  5. Spiritual Strength – Strengthens reliance on Allah and builds inner peace.