Dua for Overcoming Anxiety, Sadness, and Despair
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6369
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani wal-'ajzi wal-kasali wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal
English Translation
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry, grief, helplessness, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, the burden of debt, and being overpowered by others."
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Many people turn to harmful habits as a coping mechanism for anxiety, sadness, or stress. This comprehensive dua addresses the emotional triggers that often lead to relapse. By seeking Allah's protection from these states, you are tackling the root causes of the habit, not just the symptoms.
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