At some point in our lives, we all go through some form of hardship that may cause Anxiety, Stress, or Depression. While being Muslim means having our faith rooted within us, it doesn’t mean that we are invulnerable to facing such challenges.
Trials and tests are a certainty in our lives. As Allah says “Do people think they will be left alone after saying ‘We believe’ without being put to the test?” (Al ‘Ankabut, Ayah 29).
Yet, Allah has provided us with remedies for the trials and tests of this world in the Quran and Sunnah of His Messenger ‘(ﷺ).
Allah reminds us that even when we feel the most alone, He is with us, “Those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah. Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort. “(Surah Ar-Rad, 13:28). You should rest assured while making dua and believe with conviction that Allah is listening.
So Here are some Dua for Anxiety, Depression & Stress from the Quran & Hadith
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Dua for Anxiety
Reciting the following dua with sincerity and faith can provide comfort and peace of mind during times of anxiety.
in Arabic
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Transliteration
Rabbi-shrah li sodri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul uqdatan min lisani yafqohu qawli
Meaning
“Lord, lift up my heart and ease my task for me. Remove the impediment from my tongue so that they may understand my speech.”[Quran 20: 25-28]
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
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3 Duas for Distress
We added 3 different powerful Dua for in times of distress that were quoted from our Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) and Prophet Yunus a.s. and Inshallah Reciting any of them or all of them with sincerity can help to ease distress and bring a sense of calm and peace.
1st Dua for Distress
Anas bin Malik said: “Whenever a matter would distress him, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say:
Transliteration
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyoom birahmatika astagheeth
in Arabic
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْث
Meaning
O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, in Your Mercy I seek relief.’
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
2nd Dua for Distress
The 2nd Dua was recited by Prophet Yunus a.s. as he placed his hope and reliance upon Allah despite being stranded in the belly of a whale, isolated from even the slightest glimpse of light or hope, and recited the following invocations:
Transliteration
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz zalimin
in Arabic
لاَّ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّى كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Meaning
“There is no god but You, exalted, are You! Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.”
3rd Dua for Distress
Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) said to Asma Binti Umais R.A: Shall I not teach you some words to say when in distress?
Transliteration
Allah, Allah, Rabbi La Ushriku Bihi Syai’a
in Arabic
اللهُ اللهُ ربِّي لَا أُشرِكُ به شيئًا
Meaning
“Allah, Allah, my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him” [Sunan Abi Daud]
Dua for Depression
When struggling with depression, reciting a dua can bring comfort and support. Consider reciting the following dua from Hadith with sincerity and faith:
Transliteration
Allaahumma ‘innee ‘a’oothu bika minal-hammi walhazani, wal’ajzi walkasali, walbukhli waljubni, wa dhala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijaal
in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge in you from grief and sadness, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from being overcome by debt and overpowered by others. [Sahih al-Bukhari]
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
2 Duas for Stress
We added 2 powerful Dua for in times of distress that were quoted from our Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) and from Prophet Ayub a.s. and Inshallah Reciting any of them or all of them with sincerity can help to remove stress and bring relaxation and peace to your mind.
1st Dua for stress
Transliteration
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja ‘altahu sahla, wa anta taj ‘alul hazna ith-a shi’ ta’ sahlan
in Arabic
اللّهُـمَّ لا سَـهْلَ إِلاّ ما جَعَلـتَهُ سَهـلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْـعَلُ الْحَـزَنَ إِذا شِـئْتَ سَهـْلاً
Meaning
O Allah, there is no ease except in that which You have made easy, and You make the difficulty, if You wish, easy.’ [Sahih ibn Hibban]
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
2nd Dua for stress
Transliteration
Annee massaniya alddurru waanta arhamu alrrahimeen
in Arabic
أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Meaning
Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the most merciful of the merciful. [Quran 21:83]
