20. Dua for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Narrated Abu Huraira (RA): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to seek refuge with Allah from the difficult moment of a calamity and from being overtaken by destruction and from being destined to an evil end, and from the malicious joy of enemies.
Dua for Anxiety and Depression in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Dua for Anxiety and Depression English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innee 'A'oodhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dhala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijaal
Dua for Anxiety and Depression English Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in you from grief and sadness, from weakness and from laziness, from miserliness and from cowardice, from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men (i.e. others).
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لأَبِي طَلْحَةَ " الْتَمِسْ غُلاَمًا مِنْ غِلْمَانِكُمْ يَخْدُمُنِي حَتَّى أَخْرُجَ إِلَى خَيْبَرَ ". فَخَرَجَ بِي أَبُو طَلْحَةَ مُرْدِفِي، وَأَنَا غُلاَمٌ رَاهَقْتُ الْحُلُمَ، فَكُنْتُ أَخْدُمُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا نَزَلَ، فَكُنْتُ أَسْمَعُهُ كَثِيرًا يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ". ثُمَّ قَدِمْنَا خَيْبَرَ، فَلَمَّا فَتَحَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ الْحِصْنَ ذُكِرَ لَهُ جَمَالُ صَفِيَّةَ بِنْتِ حُيَىِّ بْنِ أَخْطَبَ، وَقَدْ قُتِلَ زَوْجُهَا وَكَانَتْ عَرُوسًا، فَاصْطَفَاهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِنَفْسِهِ، فَخَرَجَ بِهَا حَتَّى بَلَغْنَا سَدَّ الصَّهْبَاءِ حَلَّتْ، فَبَنَى بِهَا، ثُمَّ صَنَعَ حَيْسًا فِي نِطَعٍ صَغِيرٍ، ثُمَّ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " آذِنْ مَنْ حَوْلَكَ ". فَكَانَتْ تِلْكَ وَلِيمَةَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى صَفِيَّةَ. ثُمَّ خَرَجْنَا إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ قَالَ فَرَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُحَوِّي لَهَا وَرَاءَهُ بِعَبَاءَةٍ، ثُمَّ يَجْلِسُ عِنْدَ بَعِيرِهِ فَيَضَعُ رُكْبَتَهُ، فَتَضَعُ صَفِيَّةُ رِجْلَهَا عَلَى رُكْبَتِهِ حَتَّى تَرْكَبَ، فَسِرْنَا حَتَّى إِذَا أَشْرَفْنَا عَلَى الْمَدِينَةِ نَظَرَ إِلَى أُحُدٍ فَقَالَ " هَذَا جَبَلٌ يُحِبُّنَا وَنُحِبُّهُ ". ثُمَّ نَظَرَ إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُحَرِّمُ مَا بَيْنَ لاَبَتَيْهَا بِمِثْلِ مَا حَرَّمَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ مَكَّةَ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي مُدِّهِمْ وَصَاعِهِمْ ".
Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to Abu Talha, "Choose one of your boy servants to serve me in my expedition to Khaibar." So, Abu Talha took me letting me ride behind him while I was a boy nearing the age of puberty. I used to serve Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) when he stopped to rest. I heard him saying repeatedly, "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from distress and sorrow, from helplessness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from being heavily in debt and from being overcome by men." Then we reached Khaibar; and when Allah enabled him to conquer the Fort (of Khaibar), the beauty of Safiya bint Huyai bin Akhtab was described to him. Her husband had been killed while she was a bride. So Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) selected her for himself and took her along with him till we reached a place called Sa`d-AsSahba,' where her menses were over and he took her for his wife. Haris (a kind of dish) was served on a small leather sheet. Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told me to call those who were around me. So, that was the marriage banquet of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and Safiya. Then we left for Medina. I saw Allah's Apostle folding a cloak round the hump of the camel so as to make a wide space for Safiya (to sit on behind him) He sat beside his camel letting his knees for Safiya to put her feet on so as to mount the camel. Then, we proceeded till we approached Medina; he looked at Uhud (mountain) and said, "This is a mountain which loves us and is loved by us." Then he looked at Medina and said, "O Allah! I make the area between its (i.e. Medina's) two mountains a sanctuary as Abraham made Mecca a sanctuary. O Allah! Bless them (i.e. the people of Medina) in their Mudd and Sa (i.e. measures). [Bukhari :2893]
Benefits of Dua for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
This dua for stress and sadness helps a Muslim find peace, strength, and relief from heavy feelings, asking Allah to remove worries, debt, and all kinds of hardship from life.
- Allah removes sadness and gives peace when this dua for stress is made with Iman.
- This dua for depression helps a Muslim get rid of fear, weakness, and laziness.
- Powerful dua for all problems brings relief from debt and hard times in daily life.
- Dua for strength and peace of mind keeps the heart calm in times of mushkil.
- Pareshani ki dua helps Muslims stay strong and hopeful with Allah’s Barakah.
When to Recite Dua For Stress Anxiety and Depression
This dua for stress anxiety and depression helps Muslims find peace, strength, and Barakah from Allah, asking Him to remove sadness, debt, and fear, and to give calmness in every part of life.
- After every namaz, ask Allah with this dua for stress to remove sadness and worry.
- When feeling heavy with debt, use this dua for debt relief and peace of mind.
- In moments of overthinking or fear, turn to this powerful dua for anxiety and depression.
- Before starting your day, recite this dua for strength and protection from all problems.
- At night before going to bed, make this dua for sadness and anxiety for a calm heart.
How to perform Dua for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
This dua for stress anxiety and depression is a strong Muslim prayer that helps you find peace and strength from Allah. It is a powerful dua for all problems, sadness, and debt, and brings calmness to your heart in tough times.
- Sit quietly after salah and recite this dua for stress to ask Allah for peace of mind.
- When feeling sad or weak, read this dua for depression and sadness to get strength.
- If you worry about debt, use this dua for debt relief and ask Allah to remove your burden.
- During hard days, say this anxiety dua to keep your Iman strong and heart calm.
- Before going to bed, softly recite this dua for protection from overthinking and fear.
Summary
The dua for stress anxiety and depression is a masnoon dua that asks Allah to protect us from sadness, worry, weakness, laziness, debt, and being defeated by others. This dua uses the words Allaahumma inni auzubika and is found in Sahih Bukhari. Muslims read this dua for strength and peace of mind in hard times.
This powerful dua for all problems is also a dua for protection and relief from debt. It helps Muslims find Barakah and calm in their hearts. By making this dua, a person shows Iman and trust in Allah’s help. The main lesson is to always turn to Allah in every worry and hope for His mercy.