Among the most powerful general duas for protection from worry and grief, this supplication combines eight petitions covering the state of the heart, the will, one's character, and one's dealings with people. It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ used it in times of distress, making it one of the essential duas for relieving anxiety.
Allahumma 'iiniy 'a'oodhu bika mina al-hami waalhazani، wa'a'oodhu bika mina al-'ajzi waalkasali، wa'a'oodhu bika mina al-jubni waalbukhli، wa'a'oodhu bika min ghalabahi ad-dayni waqahri ar-rijaali
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
دعاء الكرب
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Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, and I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men. This dua seeks Allah's protection from eight afflictions that weigh on the heart, the will, the character, and one's affairs among people.
When to recite
It is recommended whenever one feels worry, grief, or distress, or fears debt or personal weakness, and it may be recited at any time of day.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of General Duas as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
How many petitions does this dua for worry and grief contain?
It contains eight petitions: refuge from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from being overcome by debt and overpowered by others.
When is it recommended to say this dua?
It is recommended when feeling worried or distressed, as well as at any other time as protection against these afflictions.
Who narrated this dua from the Prophet ﷺ?
It was narrated by Imam al-Bukhari in his Sahih, and is among the authentically established prophetic duas.