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Finding Inner Peace: 7 Powerful Duas for Anxiety & Stress
In the hustle of modern life, anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. Islam provides a spiritual sanctuary for the soul. Here are 7 authentic Duas from the Quran and Sunnah to calm your heart and find tranquility.
1. The Dua for Distress & Sorrow
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught this comprehensive dua to seek refuge from the heavy emotions that weigh down the heart.
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنّ۪ي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-'ajzi wal-kasal.
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness."
Benefit: Reciting this frequently helps remove the mental block of anxiety and the physical lethargy of depression.
2. The Dua of Prophet Yunus (Jonah)
When Prophet Yunus was in the belly of the whale, in the deepest darkness, he called out to Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) said no Muslim recites this for any issue but that Allah answers them.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.
"There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."
3. Sufficient is Allah
When fear of the future or people overwhelms you, this simple phrase reinforces your trust (Tawakkul) in the Divine plan.
حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil.
"Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs."
4. Finding Rest in Remembrance
Allah reminds us in the Quran (Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:28) about the only true source of peace.
أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ
Ala bidhikrillahi tatma'innul qulub.
"Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest."
A Spiritual Note
Anxiety is a test, but it is also a call to return to Allah. Make Wudu (ablution), pray two Rak'ahs of Salah, and pour your heart out in Sujood. Healing begins with a sincere conversation with your Creator.
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