Dua for Anxiety & Worry
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ
- Transliteration
- Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan
- Meaning
- O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief.
- Source
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6369
When to say it
- When anxious, stressed or low
- Morning and evening
- When worried about debt or the future
About this dua
The Prophet ﷺ used to say this dua often (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369). The full version is:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan, wal-ʿajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa ḍalaʿid-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijāl. “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by others.”
Dua is a comfort, not a replacement for care. If anxiety is affecting your daily life, please also speak to a doctor or counsellor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for anxiety & worry?
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6369).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Sahih al-Bukhari 6369, an authentic hadith collection. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.