Dua for Anxiety and Stress
Alhamdulillah, here are some dua’a to make when under stress and experiencing anxiety. They are a means of dispelling fear, of seeking forgiveness of Allah, seeking His aid, protection and guidance. They are the words of the Messenger of Allah (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam) and hence anyone that sincerely makes these dua during times of great need Allah will always answer the dua of the sinere seeker. May they be of benefit to us all for there is not a time in the life of a believer when he or she does not need the protection, guidance and mercy of Allah.
And those that turn to Allah sincerely imploring His aid should know that in reality it is Allah turning to His servant, for, “When Allah wants to be good to someone, He tries him with some hardship.” (Abu Hurairah)
General advice from Prophet Muhammad (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam) when you are in distress or suffering from anxiety:
In hadith #599 narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas in Sunan Abu Dawood, The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If anyone continually asks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon.
When in distress or difficulty or sorrow:
Source for this dua subsection: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, no 128
1. Ibn ‘Abbas reported, “The Prophet, peace be upon him, at times of sorrow and grief used to supplicate, La ilaha illa Allah Al-’Azim, Al-’Alim, la ilaha illa Allah, Rabbul ‘arshil ‘Azim, la ilaha illa Allahu, Rabbus-Samawati wa rabbul ardi wa rabbul ‘arshi karim (There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the mighty throne, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and the Lord of the throne of honor)’.”
Source: Bukhari and Muslim.
2. Anas said that when the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would always supplicate, “Ya Hayyu, ya Qayyumu, bi-rahmatika astaghithu (O the Living, O the Eternal, I seek help in Your grace)."
Source: Tirmidhi
3. Abu Hurairah reported that whenever the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would raise his head to the sky and supplicate, “Subhan-Allah al-’Azim (glory be to Allah, the Mighty).” And when he implored seriously and strongly, he would say, “Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum (O the Living, the Eternal One).”
Source: Tirmidhi
4. Abu Bakrah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “The supplications of distress are, ‘Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘ain, wa aslah li sha’ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta (O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so give me not over to my self even for as little as wink of an eye, and set right all my affairs, there is no god but You).”
Source: Abu Daw’ud
5. Asma, daughter of ‘Amais, reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked her, “Shall I tell you words that you may say in times of pain or distress. These are, ‘Allah, Allah, Rabbi la ushriku bihi shai’an (Allah, Allah, my Lord, I associate none with Him).” Another narration says that these words should be said seven times.
Source: Abu Daw’ud
6. Sa’d ibn Waqas reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “The supplication made by the Companion of the Fish (Prophet Yunus) in the belly of the fish was, ‘La ilaha illa anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin (there is no god but You, You are far exalted and above all weaknesses, and I was indeed the wrongdoer)’. If any Muslim supplicates in these words, his supplication will be accepted.”
In another report we read, “I know words that will cause Allah to remove one’s distress. These are the words (of supplication) of my brother Yunus, peace be upon him.”
Source: Tirmidhi
7. Ibn Mas’ud reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “If any servant of Allah afflicted with distress or grief makes this supplication, his supplication will be accepted: ‘O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of your maidservant. My forehead is in Your hand. Your command conceming me prevails, and Your decision concerning me is just. I call upon You by every one of the beautiful names by which You have described Yourself, or which You have revealed in Your book, or have taught anyone of Your creatures, or which You have chosen to keep in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur’an the delight of my heart, the light of my breast, and remover of my griefs, sorrows, and afflictions‘.” A supplication in these words will be answered. Allah will remove one’s affliction and replace it with joy and happiness.
Source: Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Hibban
8. Anas reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to supplicate, “O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and you alone can turn a difficulty into ease.” (Ibn As-sinni)
Source: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 4, #131
Dua and Qadr (predestination) are both a part of Allah's plan
9. Allah’s Apostle used to say at the time of difficulty, “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Majestic, the Most Forbearing. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Honourable Throne.”
Source: narrated by Ibn Abbas in Sahih Bukhari, volume 9, #526.
Remember that sickness expiates evil deeds and wipes out sins
Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “When Allah wants to be good to someone, He tries him with some hardship.”
Abu Hurairah also reports that Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him, said: “For every misfortune, illness, anxiety, grief, or hurt that afflicts a Muslim, even the hurt caused by the pricking of a thorn – Allah removes some of his sins.”
Ibn Mas’ud said: “I visited the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, while he had a fever. I exclaimed: ‘O Messenger of Allah! You have a high fever! ‘ He said: ‘My fever is as much as two among you [might have]. ‘ I asked: ‘Is it because you have a double reward?’ He replied: ‘Yes, that is right. No Muslim is afflicted with any hurt, even if it is no more than the pricking of a thorn, but Allah wipes off his sins because of it and his sins fall away from him as leaves fall from a tree‘.”
Abu Hurairah (r) said: “The Prophet, peace be upon him, remarked: ‘The example of a believer is like a fresh tender plant; from whichever direction the wind blows, it bends the plant. But when the wind dies down, it straightens up again. (Similarly a believer is tested by afflictions to strengthen his faith and heart, and he remains patient and firm). And an evil person is like a pine tree which remains hard and stiff until Allah breaks it whenever He wills.”
Source: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, #1
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if possible Please send me more duas for my daily routine work
In their own way, everyone at some point in their lives face difficulties.
My heart is so immensely torn and my salaah is just about balancing on a very thin string. I know what Allah wants me to do. He wants me to make dua without a distracted heart. He wants me to strengthen myself, so I perfect my obligatory and invest in my voluntary good deeds. But my heart is so in need of healing. Its amazing right, the heart is a vessel that carries so much, not just blood and veins, but feelings and pain. It feels light when we are happy and likewise physically hurts when we are burdened with pain. My tears are always ready to flow at the smallest thing. This is not the feeling that a strong Muslim should feel as it has gone on for too long.
I know how to console myself. Allah knows better than we do. If He deprives us of something, there is Divine Wisdom behind it. If He gives us something, it may be a blessing or perhaps a test.
Ya Rabb, I don't ask You to take my pain away. I just implore You equip me with the faith and patience to deal with it. I implore You to make me grateful to You for all the blessings You have given me and for all the difficulties You have saved me from. I implore You to forgive me for my wrong deeds that may have resulted in my current trial and I implore You to make me into the Muslim that you will be pleased with on the Day of Judgement.
Umm Maryam
Ameen.
Ameen. Umm Maryam you're different! I read your post and I'm relieved, may the Almighty Allah accept our prayers and give us the strength to withstand the difficulties we're facing and forgive us. Amen
Assalam u Alaikum Sister Umm Maryam, u cant believe i had tears reading ur post. I am kind of in the same situation rite now and I was asking ALLAH to show me a sign, to guide me and I happen to read your post. Weird thing is tht we have the same name, n ur post really gave me hope. I think its a sign from ALLAH. I hope whatever distress ur in is solved and ALLAH grants u happiness and health. Please pray the same for me. I dont wana lose the battle and i want to hold on to hope.
im having difficulties in my faith
i dont know when a day hasnt gone by where i havent shed a tear from the deperssion im slowly going into i fear that im becoming a sinner and am having evil thoughts that i pray to god to take away i feel like god is tested me but something im so sad and angry t:(
Assalamualaykum,...Awesum ,really xtraordinary website...the way u r suggesting thousands f ppl in a rightoes path iz da awesum thng i likd...may allah 's blessings b upon on all the founders n developers of this site...thank u al...
Thank you brother.
Wael
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May Allah bless you guys for posting this, i really needed it going through hard times, may Allah make me strong. thank u so much
JazakhaAllahkhair Arwa,
May Allah make your difficulty a reason for you to become nearer to Him(swt). Remember, Allah promises to give us ease after difficulty. Feel free to write here if you wish to de-stress, it always helps to lighten a heavy heart. And perhaps a simple goodly word by one of our writers may bring a smile to your face and a twinkle to your eye. Chin up my girl : ) x
SisterZ
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Thank u so much sisterZ wallah u made me feel happy because I am going thru a difficult time right now, and I pray to Allah that he helps me and makes me stronger cause I believe in him and I know there is no other God except Allah himself. May Allah bless u and can u please make prayers for me.
Alhamdulillah for this post!
Jazakallahu Khairan..this is just what I needed
Salaam brothers and sisters in islam,shukran i already feel better
jazakallah i got a li'l bit relief from all my anxieties reading all ur mails.thanks
thanks for the duas. I'm in real crises in my life,. My in laws are coming to my house. my husband has already given me the thread of leaving me. I have two boys, I really want to have my family. I'm praying to Allah some way stop my in laws to come to my place. I'm very much in stress. I'm reciting the doas whenever I can.
Jazakallah Khair, Just what I was looking for, May allah bless you for posting this. My heart is light in half an hour! Power of dua, the most potent weapon in the world.
I've been feeling stressed and depressed, my feelings are all over the place and I'm looking for a vacation but I have to finish high school, I have a year left and I'm afraid what is in store for me I've had a difficult life pretty much all the time and te one year I was happy( yes I was happy!) went by like a blink of an eye and idk what's has changed this year... May Allah be pleased with all of us be he forgive and guide us and keep us patient and strong. PATIENCE AND STRENGTH is what we need toget through the pain were feeling, so pray for that and Be patient an Stay strong for you not for others! Be patient ad stay strong!
I'm happy my words were what you were looking for to make ur heart lighter! I'm hoping that we all find what were looking for int his life but as long as we make sure it's the right path in Islam! May god bless you and your life ur mother ur father and ur loved ones surrounding u.
I also forgot to mention thank you for the duaa you have made for me thank you and may god keep you happy, whatever is ur problem you will get through it! Inshallah
Asalaam aleykum I realy need help am going through a rough time my boyfriends wants to dump me my life is a mess and I don't know what to do
Dear Latifa, Walaykumsalaam,
I am sorry that you are going through a difficult time. Please log in and submit your question as a separate post. In the meantime, please look through the previous questions on IslamicAnswers.com and you may find an answer to your issue.
SisterZ
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Latifa, when did you submit your question? If you tell me, I will look through it and as Maria said, we will assess its urgency. We are inundated with questions, so cannot guarantee that it will be published immediately.
Sis - At the same time, please do look through the database for a similar question/answer. Many of the issues on this website are similar if not identical to yours and so I am sure that they will apply to you too.
SisterZ
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As salamu alaykum, sister Latifa,
Your post has already being published, it seems that you don´t recognize it, do you?
Please stop writing drafts, I have deleted three already, thank you.
I hope the answers you have received help you to move on, insha´Allah.
María
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http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/life-mess-die/
This is your post.
María
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Salam, I am going through a difficult time, my mind is all over the place, I am loosing sleep over the situation. What has happened is I am being accused of being a thief. Someone was ment to be delivering some goods to me on behalf of someone else, I was not available to take the delivery so the person is saying they left it in my garden, when I went to get the items nothing was there, i told the people nothing was there on my arrival, now the person who sent the goods thinks i am lying and is accusing me of being a thief. There is no proof the person delivered the goods but the owner is talking his word and I have no proof the goods were not there.
Is there any dua's one can read to help find the missing goods and also does anyone know of any dua's to help ease the stress or any dua's that could help in this situation.
jazakallah
Salam, May Allah Bless You in time of difficulties! Listen to me, be Parker and Allah will help u with it pray and pray to the Magneficent One and He will indeed help u, I'm not saying ur problem will be resolved over nite I'm saying be patient te only one that needs to know that ur telling the truth is Allah and urself! Be patient and stay strong! They can accuse u of murder as long as u and Allah both know u didn't do it then you will get through this! STAY STROG AND BE PATIENT!
As salamu alaykum, Sufian,
I just wrote a reply, sharing some information you may want to put on practice, insha´Allah.
http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/tested-sins-forgiven/comment-page-1/#comment-30054
I hope it helps, insha´Allah.
María
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I just figured something about myself... i dont like change in my life, change is a part of life, but in my life I've had way way way to much change! I would always wonder why I don't want this to happen or that and it finally hit me that those things r big changes in my life and I'm tired and not ready for those changes to happen! Allah guide me inshallah to the right path in islam! I don't know why but I might think this may have happened because of certain changes in my life! But a long while to finally figure what was wrong with me, what would take my mind somewhere else when I'm around friends or family or when I should be focusing on something my mind is always flying off trying to wonder what's wrong with me! I say alhamdullah for what Allah has given me, and helping me through my difficulties. I don't want to be around when these changes happen. I'm just not ready for anymore changes in my life. Allah guide, protect and help me out with changes in my life, ease me through the changes in my life! Give me patience and strenghth for my life inshallah and get me through my tough times. Ameen! Help all those in need.
U highly trip me with dis writ up. Ma y allah continue to strenghting ur knowledge. Pls I beg in d name of allah do pray 4 prosperity 4 me. I realy need it. May allah answer all musllim prayer. Ramadan kareem
Dear Fatai,
"U highly trip me with dis writ up." Thats an interesting way of expressing yourself, lol. Anyhow, I pray that Allah(swt) Ar-Razzaq (The All Provider), grants you with prosperity and everything that will benefit you in this life and the next and save you from all that is be bad for you in this life and the next and may He(swt) make you pleased with it, aameen! And 'aameen' to your dua too!
SisterZ
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aoa sisters
m having a big trouble. i m engaged and my proposal is from out of family. my family and inlaws family are making very opposite decisions now regarding marriage matters. Please pray for me,my fiance and my both family's betterment. these days i am emotionally so low that i m not praying duas for my own self which isn't good. plz plz pray for my good future thanks
Im having some distress about my marriage for a long time now - I have repented for sins and asked dua and I got a good proposal - but due to an invalid reason - the persons mother refuses to accept me though both of us (the guy and me) have given consent as we find each other compatible in relegion first then in all other aspects and my parents agreed - but his mother has not been willing to accept me at all. Please ask dua that my marriage is finalised soon to this person. I feel he is right for me as he is good character and not any romantic fairy tale person.
Please pray for me. Im not afraid of this adversity or uncertainity - whatever pain or struggles is from Allah and I am sure He will give me strength - but heart sometimes weeps in pain.
Im praying and asking dua alot - sometimes the negative thoughts distract me. Please pray for my heart to be strong in eeman and make me deserving of Allahs mercy.
I pray for all those who are in any struggle in this dunya - May Allah make it easy for you. Inshallah Ameen.
All of you are doing a great job in this site mashallah - May Allah help you to do more.
Sister,
May Allah accept your sincere repentance. May He grant you with the good of this life and the next and protect you from the evil of this life and the next and make you happy with His Will, aameen.
SisterZ
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Thank you sisterZ for your dua. Im grateful.
Asalamoalaikum,
I have a very important exam on october 3, 2011. please pray for my success.
May Allah make you successful in this life and the next and protect you from any evil in this life and the next and may you be content with Allah's Will, aameen!
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Thank you for dua.
Dear Sister Mubina,
Salaam
Study well and place your tawakkul (complete trust) in Allah. Inshallah - He will make it easy for you. Ameen.
salam sister z I am female and i love you.....i dont know why i feel an connection like a sister with u truly...May Allah grant you all the happiness and proceed your success to zenith in both the lives...
An unconditional love,and loads of prayers for you...
Laibah. o o
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U
Sister Laibah,
Thats very sweet of you :O). As Rasool(sws) would says: "May He for whom you have loved me, love you too." (Abu Dawud with an authentic chain 4/333)
I love you all too for the sake of Allah!
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Lovely post! Jazakallah Khair!
Jazakallahul Khair for posting this sister. Much needed one. Kindly visit my Islamic Blog too especially the articles under Dont be Sad category
My blog. http://muhumin.wordpress.com
My fav duas when I am distressed are:
1. of Hazrat Moosa when he left Egypt and went to Madiyan (forget what surah it is in): Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khairin fakeer. Oh my Lord! I am in dire need of any good that You may bestow on me.
2. And another one also from the Quran: "Rabbi Inni Maghloobun Fantasir" (Surah Qamar, verse 10). 'O my Lord, certainly I am overpowered. So help me.'
3. Hazrat Yunus's dua in the belly of the fish (mentioned in a post above)
Assalamu Alaikum my brothers and sistrs in islam I have been going thru a hard time since I had my first child Abdallah he has been sick he has kidney problem I need ur prayers and need du as he has not been growning he is 3 years but he looks like a w year baby my heart is achnig am depressed confused May Allah give us good health jazakallah khairan
Dear Jamilah, Asalaamualaykum,
May Allah grant your son with good health and a pious future. And may He(swt) grant you and your husband with the strength to deal with this difficult test, aameen.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Dear sister jamilah
May Allah help you to be strong in this adversity and May He help heal your child. Surely Allah knows the distress of every one of His slaves. Comfort your heart that He is near to you and He will surely give you ease soon Inshallah Ameen. I pray your son gets well and becomes healthy. Ameen.
Remember what the Quran says ‘ Don't give up/donot despair in the Mercy of Allah.
Asslam o alaikum,
im having an anxiety problem from the last 6, 7 months... specially when i drive.. im getting back Allah im praying Namaz, making Dua... what else should i do?
I just had a car accident I am going through great difficulty proving he is wrong when all fingers are pointing to him! Please pray for me so that this lie he is saying benefits me in the end. I have had the run around with his insurance and am financially distressed as well trying to handle everything on my own. I usually dont ask anyone for anything except Allah. But today I am stressed and finding it very hard to keep this to myself, I have been praying and came across this site for support and duas in helping me advance in life itself. I feel like I am always being put to the test. Maybe by sharing this with a few brothers and sisters it will help me and give me the confidence and support I need. I am also a single mom. I have been judged several times with out people knowing why I am divorced. I myself never believed in it, but circumstances made me end up in this situation. I am usuall the fist to help others sometimes with out even being asked. But today I am asking not only for myself but also for my daughters sake. I would like to remarry as Imaan is so young and we want a family thart will accept us and take us happily without being judged. We have very good Islamic hearts and really know how to love and take care. We are very family oriented as well. Please make dua for us that I overcome these obstilces and Allah clears our paths to reach our goals in life. May allah bless you all! Ameen
My dear sister,
Your comment above made me a little emotional. We are always being tested in life. The main thing is that we remain on the right path the whole way through, even if that brings us more difficulties. Whether the 'car situation' goes your way or not, the fact that you spoke the truth throughout will bring you Allah's pleasure, aameen. So its a win win situation whatever the outcome insha'Allah! And remember, its only a car and money that you may lose, brush it off your mind like dust on your nose, these things are replacable and just material :O) x.
Please read the following morning and evening duas: http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/dua-in-islam/morning-and-evening-dhikr-part-3/ They consist of many deep words whereby we ask Allah to grant us with the good of the day and the good of the night and where we confess that Allah is Greater than any other power, that all knowledge is with Him(swt) and that He(swt) will give us the best outcome. When we ponder over the meaning of these beautiful duas and believe in them, we will not become depressed. We will find peace in knowing that we can only 'try', after that Allah(swt) is in control of the outcome.
Chin up my dear Sister, may Allah fill your heart with peace, aameen.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Asalam alaykum brother Ali,
I think you need to give it time. Where you in a car accident as well? I have fear myself since my car accident but I always pray before I drive off now and I have to face the road everyday where I had my accident, unfortunately the only way we can go anywhere where i live it by driving. You have already taken the right steps in praying namaz and making DUA! So just give it time and Inshallah you will accomplish you anxiety as well.