Islam acknowledges the reality of emotional suffering. The Prophet ﷺ frequently sought refuge in Allah from anxiety and sorrow, teaching us that spiritual connection is a pillar of mental wellbeing.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa dala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Supplication for worry and grief
Authenticity: Authentic
Meaning and Explanation
This comprehensive dua asks for protection against internal emotional struggles (worry/grief) and external pressures that affect mental state.
When to Recite
During times of distress, morning and evening, or whenever feeling overwhelmed.
How to Recite
Recite with a present heart, reflecting on the meaning of seeking refuge in Allah's mercy.
Important Notes
Dua is a powerful tool, but Islam also commands us to seek professional medical help for clinical conditions like depression or anxiety.
Benefits
Spiritual comfort, reduction of anxiety, and a reminder that Allah is the ultimate source of peace.
Content type: Hadith
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dua for mental health
anxiety dua
grief supplication
emotional healing