Anxiety doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes it whispers at night.
Sometimes it sits quietly in the chest — heavy and unexplained.
If you’ve been searching for an Islamic dua for anxiety, know this:
As Muslims, we are not taught to suppress our emotions.
We are taught to return to Allah with them.
When the heart feels overwhelmed, dua becomes more than words. It becomes relief.
Below is one powerful dua for stress and anxiety in Islam — a reminder that we are never alone in our struggles.
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A Powerful Dua for Anxiety and Worry
This is a well-known prophetic dua for worry and sadness
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ،
وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ،
وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ،
وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Translation:
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sadness,
from weakness and laziness,
from miserliness and cowardice,
and from the burden of debt and the oppression of men.”
This dua directly addresses emotional distress.
It recognises that anxiety can come from many directions:
• internal weakness
• fear of responsibility
• financial stress
• emotional heaviness
• pressure from others
Instead of carrying it alone, we seek refuge in Allah from each source of worry.
If you are a Muslim struggling with anxiety, read this dua slowly.
Pause between each phrase.
Let your breathing settle as you repeat it.
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Islam does not deny emotional struggle.
Even the Prophets experienced moments of deep distress.
But they turned to Allah.
Dua is not a replacement for professional mental health support.
However, it is a powerful spiritual companion to moments of stress and overwhelm.
For many Muslims, consistent remembrance brings a sense of grounding and calm that modern life often disrupts.
Even one minute of sincere dua can soften the heart.
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If you find yourself returning to this dua often, consistency matters.
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Calm the Heart – 3 Powerful Duas for Anxiety & Overwhelm
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• Arabic, transliteration & translation
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Looking for Daily Duas?
If you’re looking for a broader collection of daily remembrance, explore:
Pocket Dua Collection – 10 Essential Daily Duas
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And may our duas always bring us back to Him.