Dua for Removing Worries: Authentic Prophetic Supplication

Worries and anxieties are part of the human condition, but Islam provides a spiritual shield against them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ frequently recited this comprehensive supplication, seeking refuge from the mental, physical, and social burdens that weigh down the soul.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ

Transliteration

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.

Translation

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from the burden of debt and being overpowered by men.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Dua against anxiety and grief

Authenticity: Sahih

Meaning and Explanation

This dua covers eight major hardships: 'Hamm' (worry about the future), 'Hazan' (grief over the past), 'Ajz' (incapacity/lack of ability), 'Kasal' (laziness/lack of will), 'Jubn' (cowardice), 'Bukhl' (miserliness), 'Dayn' (heavy debt), and 'Qahr' (oppression/being controlled by others).

When to Recite

It is Sunnah to recite this in the morning and evening. It is also recommended during times of heavy debt, intense stress, or when feeling unmotivated.

How to Recite

Recite it slowly, focusing on each specific hardship you are asking to be saved from. Combine the dua with practical steps to solve your problems.

Important Notes

This is an authentic prophetic supplication reported in Sahih al-Bukhari. It shows that Islam values mental health and physical productivity.

Benefits

It addresses the root causes of distress and asks for divine help to overcome them. Reciting it provides mental clarity, motivates the soul toward action, and invites Allah's protection over one's financial and social standing.

Additional Duas

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ

Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu birahmatika astaghith

O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining, in Your mercy I seek relief.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Bukhari 6369

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Narrated by Anas bin Malik (RA) that the Prophet ﷺ used to say this supplication frequently.

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Bukhari 2893

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Another narration highlighting the Prophet's ﷺ refuge in Allah from these specific conditions.

Content type: Hadith

Tags: worry anxiety grief debt laziness relief