Duas for Stress, Worry, and Sadness
“Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”(Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28)Stress is a test every believer faces. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Sahabah also experienced emotional struggles — and Allah gave them healing through Dua (supplication). These Duas bring peace, relief, and spiritual strength.
🌿 1. Dua for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Taught by the Prophet ﷺ for sorrow, grief, and stress
🔹 Arabic:
اللّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
🔹 Transliteration:
Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan, wal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijaal.
🔹 Translation:
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, cowardice and miserliness, and from the burden of debts and the oppression of men.”
📚 Hadith Source:(Sahih al-Bukhari 6369, Abu Dawood 1555)Meaning:This comprehensive dua targets emotional pain, financial stress, social oppression, and internal struggles.
💫 2. Dua of Yunus (A.S) – For Deep Distress
🔹 Arabic:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
🔹 Transliteration:
La ilaha illa anta, Subḥanaka inni kuntu minaẓ-ẓalimin.
🔹 Translation:
“There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.”
📚 Qur’an:(Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87)📚 Hadith:The Prophet ﷺ said:“No Muslim supplicates with it for anything, ever, except that Allah grants it to him.”(Tirmidhi 3505 – Hasan)Meaning:This dua is a lifeline in hardship, admitting faults and seeking Allah’s mercy and rescue.
🌙 3. Powerful Dua from the Prophet ﷺ in Times of Stress
🔹 Arabic:
اللّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
🔹 Transliteration:
Allahumma raḥmataka arjoo, falaa takilni ila nafsi ṭarfata ‘ayn, wa aṣliḥ li sha’ni kullah, la ilaha illa Anta.
🔹 Translation:
“O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye. Correct all my affairs. There is no god but You.”
📚 Hadith Source:(Abu Dawood 5090 – Hasan)Meaning:Admits full dependence on Allah, seeking His mercy in every aspect of life, especially during emotional weakness.
🕊️ 4. Dua for Contentment and Calm
🔹 Arabic:
اللّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي رَاضِيًا بِقَضَائِكَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا قُدِّرَ لِي
🔹 Transliteration:
Allahumma aj‘alni raadiyan bi-qadaa’ik, wa baarik li fima quddira li.
🔹 Translation:
“O Allah, make me content with Your decree, and bless me in what has been destined for me.”
Meaning:Perfect for times of uncertainty or delayed answers, asking Allah to fill your heart with peace over what He has written for you.
☀️ 5. Morning & Evening Dhikr for Emotional Protection
These are from the Sunnah, recited daily for inner peace:
🔹 Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa
Arabic:
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration:
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Azim.
Translation:
“Allah is sufficient for me; there is no deity but Him. I place my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”
📚 Qur’an:(Surah At-Tawbah 9:129)Meaning:Instills deep reliance (tawakkul) and assurance that Allah is enough for every hardship.
📿 6. Dhikr That Calms the Heart (from Hadith)
“The people who remember Allah will not be overcome by grief or fear.”(Sahih Muslim 2102)💬 Frequent Dhikr for Stress:
SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)
Alhamdulillah (All praise is for Allah)
Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
💖 Final Reflection
Stress and anxiety are natural. But when responded to with Du'a, they become a path toward Jannah. Trust in Allah's mercy, speak to Him in your language, and also use these powerful prophetic Duas daily.
“So verily, with hardship, there is ease.”(Surah Ash-Sharh 94:6)
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