Dua #437•Bukhari: 7431

Dua for Stress Relief and Anxiety

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Ibn 'Abbas (RA) said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) faced danger or hardship, he would say these words:

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لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، الْعَظِيْمُ الْحَلِيْمُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيْمِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ، وَرَبُّ الْأَرْضِ، وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ

Transliteration

Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllaahul-'Adheemul-Haleem, laa 'ilaaha 'illAllaahu Rabbul-'Arshil-'Adheem, laa 'ilaaha 'illAllaahu Rabbus-samaawaati wa Rabbul-'ardhi wa Rabbul-'Arshil-Kareem

Translation

There is none worthy of worship but Allah the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَالِيَةِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَدْعُو بِهِنَّ عِنْدَ الْكَرْبِ ‏ "‏ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيمُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ ‏" ‏‏.‏

Translation

Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) 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. (See Hadith No. 357, Vol. 8) [Bukhari: 7431]

Benefits & Virtues

Surah Baqarah guides the righteous, helping Muslims keep strong Iman, regular Salah, and good Amal. It shows the path to success in this life and akhirah.

Alif laam meem starts surah baqarah - it guides people with taqwa.
This dua teaches belief in the unseen and Salah - Iman grows daily.
Spend rizq for Allah - surah baqarah brings Barakah and unity to families.
Believe in all prophets and akhirah - this keeps hearts firm and strong.
Al baqarah keeps Muslims on the path to success and Allah's mercy.
When to Recite Dua To Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Common Questions

This famous dua asks Allah for protection from sadness, worry, weakness, laziness, being cheap, fear, debt, and being beaten by others. It brings peace and strength in hard times.

Read Surah Al-Inshirah for anxiety. It teaches that ease comes after hardship. This surah gives comfort and hope.

Allahuma inni as alukal-afiyah. This short prayer asks for safety. Say it when you need comfort or help with stress and anxiety.

For anxiety and loneliness, say Allahumma innee a'uzubika min alhammi wal huzni. This dua asks Allah for help with worry, sadness, weakness, laziness, being cheap, fear, debt, and being overpowered.

Surah Duha rebuilds trust in Allah's wisdom. It tells Muslims to find hope and light after hard times. Many read it when feeling worried or stressed.