Dua for Anxiety and Sadness
Sahih Bukhari
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-hammi wal-hazan.
Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow.
Context
This supplication can be recited whenever a person feels anxiety, sadness, or emotional distress. It is a short but powerful dua asking Allah for protection from worries and sorrow. The Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from such feelings and encouraged believers to turn to Allah during hardship.
Benefits
Reciting this dua helps a believer seek Allah’s protection from anxiety, worry, and sadness. It reminds the heart that relief and peace come from Allah alone and encourages reliance upon Him during times of emotional distress.
Categories
Mental Peace
Tags
Anxiety
Sadness