اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice.” [Bukhari – 7/158]
Not every struggle is visible.
Some battles happen in silence. A restless mind that won’t switch off. A heavy heart weighed down by memories, regrets, and fears. A body that feels too tired to move forward.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made this dua because these struggles are real.
Anxiety drains your energy before the day even begins. Sorrow dims the light in your life, making even joy feel distant. Weakness makes simple tasks feel overwhelming. Laziness steals time, convincing you that tomorrow is guaranteed. Miserliness builds walls between you and generosity. Cowardice keeps you from standing for what is right.
Each of these is more than just a passing feeling—they can shape your life if left unchecked. They hold you back from growth, from opportunities, from becoming the person you’re meant to be.
This dua is not just about relief—it’s about freedom. A plea to break the cycle, to remove the burdens that make life feel heavier than it should be. Because when Allah (SWT) lifts these struggles, clarity returns, purpose is reignited, and life moves forward.
Even the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the strongest of all believers, made this dua regularly. If he sought refuge from these struggles, how much more do we need?
If your mind feels overwhelmed, if sadness lingers, if you feel stuck in place—turn to Allah (SWT). Ask Him to remove the burdens you cannot carry alone.
Because the one who seeks refuge in Him always finds a way out.
