Dua: Settling a Debt (2 of 2)
Settling a debt. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.
What is the dua for settling a debt?
One of the 2 duas for settling a debt in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma innī a`ūdhu bika mina ‘l-ḥammi wa ‘l-ḥazan”, meaning “O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/158, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Settling a Debt in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma innī a`ūdhu bika mina ‘l-ḥammi wa ‘l-ḥazan, wa ‘l-`ajzi wa ‘l-kasal, wa ‘l-bukhli wa ‘l-jubn, wa ḍala`id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijāl.
Meaning in English
O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from being heavily in debt and from being overpowered by (other) men.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Settling a debt”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/158.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for settling a debt?
One of the 2 duas for settling a debt in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma innī a`ūdhu bika mina ‘l-ḥammi wa ‘l-ḥazan”, meaning “O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/158, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for settling a debt mean?
O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from being heavily in debt and from being overpowered by (other) men.
How do you pronounce the dua for settling a debt?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma innī a`ūdhu bika mina ‘l-ḥammi wa ‘l-ḥazan, wa ‘l-`ajzi wa ‘l-kasal, wa ‘l-bukhli wa ‘l-jubn, wa ḍala`id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijāl.
Where is the dua for settling a debt reported?
Al-Bukhari 7/158. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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