Dua for Sadness, Anxiety, and Depression
Duaa (supplication) holds immense significance in Islam as it is a means of connecting with Allah SWT. It is a powerful form of worship through which Muslims seek guidance, relief, and solace from Allah. The purpose of this content is to provide a detailed translation, transliteration, and explanation of selected duaas specifically for those dealing with sadness, anxiety, or depression. By understanding the meanings of these duaas, Muslims can find comfort and strength during difficult times.
Duaa for Seeking Refuge from Sadness and Worry
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الجُبْنِ وَالبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min al-hammi wal-huzni, wa a’udhu bika min al-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wa a’udhu bika min al-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a’udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sadness and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess, and I seek refuge in You from being overpowered by debt and from the oppression of men.
Hadith/Scholarly Opinions: This duaa is narrated in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. It highlights the act of seeking refuge in Allah SWT from various negative emotions and situations that can cause sadness, anxiety, or depression. This duaa reminds Muslims of their reliance on Allah’s guidance and protection to overcome difficult times.
Dua for Sadness, Anxiety, and Depression
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلاً إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
Transliteration: Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahla, wa anta taj’alul-hazna idha shi’ta sahla.
Translation: O Allah, there is no ease except in what You have made easy, and You make the sadness easy if You will.
This duaa reminds Muslims that Allah SWT is the ultimate source of ease and tranquility. By entrusting their worries and burdens to Allah, and acknowledging His power to make any difficulty easy, believers find comfort and relief in His mercy.
Dua for Sadness, Anxiety, and Depression
اللهم إنك ترى مكاني ، وتسمع كلامي ، وتعلم سري وعلانيتي ، لا يخفى عليك شيء من أمري ، أنا البائس الفقير ، المستغيث المستجير ، الوجل المشفق ، المقر المعترف بذنبه ، أسألك مسألة المسكين ، وأبتهل إليك ابتهال المذنب الذليل ، وأدعوك دعاء الخائف الضرير ، من خضعت لك رقبته ، وذل جسده ، ورغم أنفه لك ، اللهم لا تجعلني بدعائك شقيا ، وكن بي رءوفا رحيما ، يا خير المسؤلين ، ويا خير المعطين
“Allahuma innaka tasmi’u kalamy, wa tara maqany, wa ta’lam sirry wa ‘alanyaty, wa laa yakhfa alayka shay’un min amry, wa ana al baa’is al faqeer, wa al mustaghith al mustajir, al wajil al mushfiq, al mukir al mutaarif ilayk bi dhanbihi. As’aluka mas’alat al maskin, wa abtahil ilayka abtal al mudhnib al thalil, wa ad’uka du’a’a al kha’if al dha’ir, duaa’ man khada’at laka raqbatuh, wa dhal laka jasduh, wa raghma laka anfuh. Allahumma bard qalby biththalj wa albarrad, walma’ albarid, Allahumma naqqy qalby minal khataya kamanaqayta aththawb al’abyad min ad-danas.”
“Oh Allah, You hear my words, see where I am, know my secrets and what is public knowledge; nothing is hidden from You. I am poor and in need, seeking refuge and salvation. I am fearful and anxious, remorseful and admitting to my sins. I ask for what a poor person asks for, and I supplicate to You with the supplication of a humble, sinful person. I pray to You with the prayer of a scared, mute person, and I am a servant who has submitted their neck to You, and admits to You their sins. Oh Allah, make my heart cold with snow, frost and cold water. Oh Allah, purify my heart from sins, just as You purified the white garment from dirt.”
This duaa is a sincere supplication to Allah (SWT) to grant the person’s requests, and to forgive their sins and ease their struggles. It also expresses the person’s humility and recognition of their need for Allah’s mercy and compassion. The duaa asks for the person’s heart to be purified from sins and to be filled with peace and tranquility.
Duaa for ditress
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيمُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ رَبُّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الْأَرْضِ وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ
Transliteration: “La ilaha illa Allahu al-‘Azim al-Halim, la ilaha illa Allahu Rabb al-‘Arsh al-‘Azim, la ilaha illa Allahu Rabb al-Samawati wa Rabb al-Ard wa Rabb al-‘Arsh al-Kareem.”
Translation: “There is no deity except Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is no deity except Allah, Lord of the Great Throne. There is no deity except Allah, Lord of the Heavens, Lord of the Earth and Lord of the Noble Throne.”
Dua Seeking Refuge from Sadness, even for a second
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلاَ تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
Transliteration: Allahumma rahmataka arju, fa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘aynin, wa aslih li sha’ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta.
Translation: O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye. Rectify for me all of my affairs, there is no deity except You.
This duaa highlights the reliance on Allah’s mercy and seeking His assistance in all matters. By recognizing one’s dependence on Allah for healing and wellness, Muslims find solace and trust that He will bring forth positive changes in their lives.
Dua At Times of Diffculty | Prophet Yunis’ supplication
لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين
Transliteration: “La ilaha illa anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu mina-zzalimeen.”
Translation: “There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.”
This humble invocation stems from the Qur’an, from the verse where Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him), also known as Jonah, cries out to Allah from within the belly of the whale (Surah Al-Anbiya:87). The depth of emotion and the desperation invoked in this du’a resonates with every believer who has ever felt lost, regretful or overwhelmed by their sins
Duaa for Seeking Contentment after something happens
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ الْقَضَاءِ
Allahumma inni as’aluka ar-rida ba’dal-qada’.
O Allah, I ask You for contentment after the decree (of what has already happened).
When something happens that causes us great sadness or grief, this dua acknowledges that Allah’s decree is inevitable and seeks contentment with whatever has been destined. By submitting to Allah’s will and accepting His decree, Muslims find inner peace and alleviate the sadness or anxiety caused by difficulties.
Duaa for Seeking Refuge from Sadness, or if fearing someone
الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، أَنَّ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ حَدَّثَهُ قَالَ: مَنْ نَزَلَ بِهِ هَمٌّ أَوْ غَمٌّ أَوْ كَرْبٌ أَوْ خَافَ مِنْ سُلْطَانٍ، فَدَعَا بِهَؤُلاَءِ اسْتُجِيبَ لَهُ: أَسْأَلُكَ بِلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بِلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بِلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَالأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا فِيهِنَّ، إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، ثُمَّ سَلِ اللَّهَ حَاجَتَكَ.
Ibn ‘Abbas said, “Whoever has a worry, sorrow or grief or fears a ruler, should use this supplication and he will be answered. It is: ‘I ask You by (the words) “There is no god but You, the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Immense Throne” and I ask You by (the words) “There is no god but You, the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Immense Throne” and I ask You by (the words) “There is no god but You, the Lord of the seven heavens and the seven earths and what is in them. You have power over all things.'” Then he should ask for what he needs.”
As’aluka bila ilaha illa anta, Rabbu as-samaawati as-sab’i, wa Rabbu al-‘arshi al-‘azheem. Wa as’aluka bila ilaha illa anta, Rabbu as-samaawati as-sab’i, wa Rabbu al-‘arshi al-kareem. Wa as’aluka bila ilaha illa anta, Rabbu as-samaawati as-sab’i wal-aradheen as-sab’i wa ma feehinna, innaka ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.
Duaa for Removing Grief and Distress:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي
Transliteration: Allahumma inni ‘abduka, ibnu ‘abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati bi yadika, ma din fiyya hukmuka, ‘adlun fiyya qada’uka. As’aluka bi kulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, aw anzaltahu fi kitabika, aw ‘allamtahu ahadan min khalqika, awi sta’tharta bihi fi ‘ilmil-ghaybi ‘indaka, an taj’alal-Qur’an rabi’a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa’a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi.
O Allah, I am Your servant, the son of Your servant, the son of Your female servant, my forelock is in Your hand (i.e., You have total mastery over me), Your command over me is forever executed and Your decree over me is just. I ask You by every Name belonging to You which You have named Yourself with, revealed in Your Book, or You taught to any of Your creation, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the life of my heart and the light of my breast, and a means for the removal of grief and distress.
This duaa emphasizes the power and healing qualities of the Quran. By seeking Allah’s assistance in making the Quran a source of comfort and relief, Muslims can find solace, happiness, and the removal of grief and distress.
In Islam, duaa holds great importance as it is a way to connect with Allah SWT and seek His assistance and mercy. The duaas discussed in this content specifically address feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression, providing comfort and solace through seeking refuge in Allah. It is encouraged for readers to incorporate these duaas into their daily lives, reciting them sincerely and with full trust in Allah’s power to bring relief and ease during difficult times.
