Duas in Times of Hardship – With Arabic, Transliteration, English & Audio
Duas and Dhikr / In Times of Hardship
Duas in Times of Hardship are heartfelt supplications that help you seek comfort, patience, and strength from Allah ﷻ during moments of distress.
In this section, you’ll find a curated selection of Duas. Each Dua is presented in Arabic, with easy-to-follow transliteration, a clear English translation, and audio to help you listen and learn correct pronunciation.
When feeling overwhelmed or anxious
Say during times of stress or when feeling pressured
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wa a’udhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wa a’udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a’udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahri ar-rijal
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men.
When sad or depressed
Say when feeling helpless or in emotional pain, to affirm full trust in Allah
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkalt, wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Aadhim
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. In Him I put my trust. And He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
During severe distress, fear, danger
Say in times of extreme fear, danger, or distress, declaring Allah’s power and seeking safety
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيمُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الْأَرْضِ وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ
La ilaha illa Allah al-‘Aadhim al-Halim, la ilaha illa Allah Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Aadhim, la ilaha illa Allah Rabbus-samawati wa Rabbul-ard, wa Rabbul-‘Arshil-Karim
There is no god but Allah, the Most Great, the Most Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Mighty Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
When feeling hopeless or needing Allah’s mercy
Say when you feel vulnerable or lost, asking for guidance and mercy
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘ayn, wa aslih li sha’ni kullahu, la ilaha illa Anta
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye, and rectify all of my affairs. There is no deity except You.
Dua of prophet Yunus in times of hardship
Say when seeking forgiveness or trapped in hardship
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ، إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
La ilaha illa Anta subhanaka, inni kuntu mina adh-dhalimin
There is no deity but You, Glory be to You! Truly, I have been of the wrongdoers.
When in distress
Dua during moments of weakness or anxiety
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘ayn
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.