Hardship

Dua for Anxiety and Sadness

Recite during distress, anxiety, or grief

ٱللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ ٱلْهَمِّ وَٱلْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ ٱلْعَجْزِ وَٱلْكَسَل

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sadness, and I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness.

Benefit and Reflection

The Prophet ﷺ taught this when a man complained of anxiety and debt. Recite repeatedly during difficult times.

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6369

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