For alleviating anxiety and stress, several powerful duas (supplications) in Islam are highly recommended. Here are some of the most notable ones:
Dua for Anxiety and Distress
This dua is often cited for its effectiveness in relieving anxiety and stress:
- “Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul ‘arshil ‘azeem”
- Translation: “Allah is sufficient for me; there is no deity except Him. In Him, I have placed my trust, and He is the Lord of the mighty throne.”
- This dua reminds the believer that Allah is enough to relieve every hardship and that trusting in Him brings peace.
Dua for Protection from Worry and Grief
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), is particularly useful:
- “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni, wal-‘ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa ḍala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal”
- Translation: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.”
- This dua seeks Allah’s help in overcoming various forms of distress and anxiety.
Dua for Inner Peace
This dua is an excellent way to seek comprehensive peace:
- “Allahumma inni as’aluka al-‘afwa wa-al-‘afiyah fi dini wa dunya”
- Translation: “O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs.”
- This dua seeks Allah’s forgiveness and well-being in all aspects of life.
Dua When Distressed
This dua is advised to be recited in the morning and evening:
- “Allahumma rahmataka arju fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘aynin wa aslih li sha’ni kullahu la ilaha ila anta”
- Translation: “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for a blink of an eye. Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship except You.”
- This dua asks Allah not to leave the believer to themselves and to correct all their affairs.
Dua to Replace Anxiety with Peace
This comprehensive dua involves seeking Allah’s help through all His names:
- “O Allah, I am Your slave. I am the child of Your male slave and the child of Your female slave, my forelock is in Your hand, Your judgment upon me is assured, Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every single name that You have named Yourself with, or that You have revealed in Your book, or taught to one of Your creation, or have completely kept in Your knowledge in the unseen, to make the Qur’an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and let it be the banisher of my sadness and let it be the reliever of my anxiety.”
- This dua reinforces the believer’s connection with Allah and seeks relief through the power of the Quran.
Reciting these duas regularly can help in strengthening trust in Allah, providing spiritual healing, affirming faith, and building resilience against stress and anxiety.
