Anxiety, overthinking, stress, and those heavy moments of emotional breakdown have unfortunately become part of our daily lives. In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
But as Muslims, we have a beautiful reassurance: Allah has not left us alone in our struggles.
In the Qur’an and Sunnah, there are specific prayers (duas) designed to heal the heart. These are words that bring sukoon (peace), push away panic, and strengthen your Tawakkul (trust) in Allah.
This guide compiles 15 authentic duas to help you navigate:
- Anxiety attacks
- Constant overthinking
- Depression-like feelings
- Fear of the future
- Heaviness in the heart
Each dua below includes the Arabic text, transliteration, Urdu/Hindi translation, and a simple explanation of when to use it.
1. The Famous Sunnah Dua for Anxiety Attacks
This is perhaps the most comprehensive dua for when you feel mentally trapped. It covers almost every negative emotion that weighs a person down.
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥuzn, wa a‘udhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wa a‘udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a‘udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
Urdu/Hindi: "Ya Allah! Main pareshani aur gham se panah maangta hoon, aur main panah maangta hoon kamzori aur susti se..."
Meaning: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men."
Best for: Sudden anxiety attacks, constant worry, and feeling pressured by life’s demands. For more on handling these heavy emotions, read our guide on
2. Ayatul Kursi — For Instant Peace
This is the greatest verse in the Qur’an. Reciting it creates a protective shield around you.
Arabic: اللّٰهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ…
Urdu/Hindi: "Allah ke siwa koi mabood nahi..."
Meaning: "Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence..."
How to use: Read this once after every Salah and whenever you feel scared or unsettled. It ensures calmness and heart stability.
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3. Dua for Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
When things are out of your control, this short phrase reminds you who is actually in charge.
Arabic: حَسْبُنَا اللّٰهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Transliteration: HasbunAllahu wa ni'mal wakeel.
Urdu/Hindi: "Allah hamare liye kaafi hai, aur woh behtareen kaam banane wala hai."
Meaning:
"Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs."
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4. Dua from Surah Ta-Ha — For Heart Expansion
If you feel like your chest is tight or you can't breathe deeply due to stress, this is the dua of Musa (A.S.).
Arabic: رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي
Transliteration: Rabbi-shrah li sadri.
Urdu/Hindi: "Ya Rabb! Mera seena khol de (mere dil ka bojh halka kar de)."
Meaning: "O my Lord! Open my heart for me."
Best for: Overthinking, that "tight chest" feeling, and emotional heaviness.
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5. Dua of Prophet Yunus (A.S.) — The Dua for Hard Times
This is known as Ayat-e-Kareema. Prophet Yunus (A.S.) recited this inside the whale, and Allah saved him. It is one of the strongest duas ever revealed for distress.
Arabic: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.
Urdu/Hindi: "Tere alawa koi mabood nahi… Beshak main hi ghalat karne walon mein tha."
Meaning:
"None has the right to be worshipped except You… Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers."
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6. Surah Inshirah — Complete Stress Relief
This Surah was revealed to comfort the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during a difficult time.
Arabic: أَلَمْ نَشْرَحْ لَكَ صَدْرَكَ
Urdu/Hindi: "Kya humne tumhara seena nahi khola (sukoon nahi diya)?"
Effect:
Reciting this daily brings sakoon (tranquility) and physically removes the feeling of a heavy heart. If you are struggling with difficult moments, these
7. Dua for Removing Worry and Debt
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ…
Urdu/Hindi: "Ya Allah! Halal rizq se mujhe kaafi kar de…"
Meaning: "O Allah! Suffice me with what You have allowed instead of what You have forbidden..."
Used for: Financial tension, job worries, and the stress of responsibilities.
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8. Dua of Night Fear (For Panic at Night)
Nighttime is often when overthinking hits the hardest.
Arabic: أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللّٰهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ…
Meaning: "I seek protection in the perfect words of Allah from His anger..."
Excellent for: Insomnia caused by anxiety, nightmares, or racing thoughts before sleep.
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9. Dua for Inner Peace & Calmness
Arabic: يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Transliteration: Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astagheeth.
Urdu/Hindi: "Aye Zinda, Aye Qayyum Allah! Teri rehmat se madad maangta hoon."
Meaning:
"O Living, O Sustaining! In Your Mercy I seek relief!"
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10. Istighfar — The Key to Emotional Relief
We often underestimate the power of simply saying "Astaghfirullah."
Arabic: أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ
Meaning: "I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin."
Note: Continuous Istighfar literally removes stress from life. This is promised in the Qur’an (Surah Nuh 71:10-12). To understand why this works so well, read about
11. Dua from Surah Al-Anbiya – For Loneliness
Arabic: رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ
Meaning:
"My Lord, do not leave me alone, and You are the best of inheritors."
Used for: Feelings of loneliness, emotional pain, or abandonment issues.
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12. Dua of Musa (A.S.) — For Confidence
Arabic: وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي
Meaning:
"And untie the knot from my tongue."
Used for: Social anxiety, panic during conversations, interviews, or high-pressure situations.
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13. Dua for Burden Removal
Arabic: لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ
Urdu: "Har quwwat sirf Allah se hai."
Meaning:
"There is no power and no strength except with Allah."
Recite this when everything feels overwhelming and you feel like you can't carry the burden anymore.
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14. Dua When Feeling Weak or Depressed
Arabic: حَسْبِيَ اللّٰهُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ…
Meaning:
"Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity except Him..."
This dua strengthens the heart tremendously when you feel emotionally drained.
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15. Dua for Complete Trust in Allah
Arabic: تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللّٰهِ
Meaning:
"I have placed my trust in Allah."
Say this simply and firmly whenever fear of the future takes over. Sometimes, we need guidance on how to move forward; in those times, use this
A Practical Routine to Heal Anxiety
To see real change, you need consistency. Here is a simple routine:
Morning: Recite Ayatul Kursi + HasbunAllahu wa ni'mal wakeel.
During Stress: Repeat Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum and La ilaha illa Anta.
Before Sleeping: Do Istighfar 100 times and read the "3 Quls" (Surah Ikhlas, Falaq, Naas).
Consistency for just 3–7 days can transform your emotional state.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which dua is best for anxiety? The Sunnah dua “Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-huzn” (#1 on this list) is specifically taught by the Prophet (PBUH) for anxiety and sorrow.
2. Can duas cure anxiety completely? Duas bring deep emotional relief and spiritual healing. However, Islam teaches us to tie our camel (take action). If your anxiety is severe, combine these duas with professional medical support.
3. What is the best time to read these?
The early morning (after Fajr) and the last third of the night (Tahajjud) are powerful times. If you struggle to wake up, check out our
Final Thoughts
Anxiety isn’t necessarily a sign of weak Imaan—sometimes, it is a call to return to Allah.
Dua se dil halka hota hai. (Dua lightens the heart.) Dhikr se sukoon milta hai. (Remembrance brings peace.)
Allah promises in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (13:28)
Take a deep breath, make wudu, and speak to your Creator. He is listening.
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