8/32. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1541 — Dua for Anxiety, Debt, and Grief
Regarding Seeking Refuge
Dua for Anxiety and Debt: Seeking Allah’s Protection
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1541
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1541
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، - قَالَ سَعِيدٌ الزُّهْرِيُّ - عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أَخْدُمُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَكُنْتُ أَسْمَعُهُ كَثِيرًا يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَضَلْعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ " . وَذَكَرَ بَعْضَ مَا ذَكَرَهُ التَّيْمِيُّ .
Anas bin Malik Narrated from:
I used to serve the Prophet (ﷺ) and often hear him say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from grief and anxiety, from the hardships of debt, and from being overpowered by men."
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1541In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 126English translation : Book 8, Hadith 1536
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1541
This Hadith shares a simple but powerful dua for anxiety, grief, debt, and pressure from people. Anas b. Malik said that he served the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and often heard him make this supplication. The words show that emotional pain and financial pressure are real struggles, and the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) turned to Allah for safety from them. The dua mentions grief and anxiety together, showing care for both sadness over what has happened and worry about what may come. It also asks protection from the hardship of debt and from being overpowered by men. The main lesson is clear: a believer should bring inner stress and outer pressure to Allah through sincere supplication.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) often sought refuge in Allah from grief and anxiety.
- Debt can become a hardship, so asking Allah for relief from it is part of Prophetic guidance.
- A believer may ask Allah for protection from being overpowered or pressured by others.
- Serving and staying close to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) allowed Anas to learn his regular supplications.
