Laziness is highly discouraged in Islam, and it hinders your productivity and progress toward achieving your goals. It can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of motivation to complete tasks.
To overcome this negative trait, Islam teaches us to seek refuge and guidance from Allah through Dua (supplication).
One Dua you can recite for seeking protection from laziness is, “O Allah, I seek refuge in you from grief and sadness, from weakness and from laziness, from miserliness and from cowardice, from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men (i.e., others).”
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This powerful supplication recognizes the interconnectedness of grief, sadness, weakness, and laziness and a plea for protection.
We will explore some Quran and Hadith-based Dua for laziness that can help you overcome this negative trait and increase your productivity.
Quran and Hadith-Based Dua for Laziness
Now, let’s explore the Quran and Hadith-based Duas that can help you overcome laziness and cultivate productivity.
Dua 1 (Hadith-Based)
Seeking refuge in Allah through dua is a powerful way to combat laziness and strive for productivity and motivation in life. One hadith-based dua that addresses laziness is the following:
اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعْوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الهَـمِّ وَ الْحُـزْنِ، والعًجْـزِ والكَسَلِ والبُخْـلِ والجُـبْنِ، وضَلْـعِ الـدَّيْنِ وغَلَبَـةِ الرِّجال
“O Allah, I seek refuge in you from grief and sadness, from weakness and from laziness, from miserliness and from cowardice, from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men (i.e., others)”
This dua, found in Al-Bukhari 7/158, Fathul-Bari 11/173 and Hisn al-Muslim 121, acknowledges the interconnectedness of grief, sadness, weakness, and laziness. By seeking protection from these negative emotions and states of being, you aim to maintain a proactive and positive approach towards life.
Dua 2 (Hadith-Based)
Another powerful Dua you can recite to overcome laziness is the following:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ النَّارِ وَعَذَابِ النَّارِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى وَشَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْ خَطَايَاىَ بِمَاءِ الثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ وَنَقِّ قَلْبِي مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَضَ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ وَبَاعِدْ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَاىَ كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَالْهَرَمِ وَالْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ
“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the tribulation of the Fire and the torment of the Fire, and from the tribulation of the grave, and from the evil of the tribulation of richness and the evil of the tribulation of poverty, and from the evil of the trial of the False Christ.
O Allah! Wash away my sins with the water of snow and hail, and cleanse my heart from sin as a white garment is cleansed from filth, and put a great distance between me and my sins, as great as the distance You have made between the east and the west. O Allah! I seek refuge with You from laziness and old age, and from sins and debt”
This dua, narrated by ‘Aishah and found in Sunan Ibn Majah 3838, is a comprehensive supplication that covers a wide range of challenges. It seeks refuge with Allah from the tribulations of the Fire and the grave, as well as the evils associated with wealth and poverty.
The dua also implores the purification of the heart and the forgiveness of sins, comparing it to cleansing a white garment. Importantly, this dua specifically asks for protection from laziness, recognizing its detrimental effects on productivity and spiritual growth.
Dua 3 (Hadith-Based)
There is another Dua found in Hisn al-Muslim 77 that can help you overcome laziness, which is as follows:
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَخَيرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي القَـبْر.
“We have entered a new day and with it all dominion is Allah’s. Praise is to Allah. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. To Allah belongs the dominion, and to Him is the praise and He is Able to do all things. My Lord, I ask You for the goodness of this day and of the days that come after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and of the days that come after it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and helpless old age. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell-fire, and from the punishment of the grave.”
This dua reminds us of the importance of seeking refuge in Allah from daily laziness. It acknowledges that Allah has complete dominion over all things and asks for His protection from laziness and the hardships that may come with aging.
Dua 4 (Hadith-Based)
In Hisn al-Muslim 92, there is a dua that can help you overcome laziness and increase your motivation in life. This dua is as follows:
لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّهُ وحْـدَهُ لا شَـريكَ لهُ، لهُ المُـلْكُ ولهُ الحَمْـد، وهُوَ على كُلّ شَيءٍ قَدير
“None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise and He is Able to do all things.”
Recite this dua ten times in the morning and evening, and it will help you overcome laziness and increase your motivation.
Dua 5 (Quran-Based)
There are also Quranic verses that can help you overcome laziness and cultivate productivity. One such verse is the following:
رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى ٢٥ وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى ٢٦ وَٱحْلُلْ عُقْدَةًۭ مِّن لِّسَانِى ٢٧ يَفْقَهُوا۟ قَوْلِى ٢٨
“My Lord! Uplift my heart for me, and make my task easy, and remove the impediment from my tongue so people may understand my speech” (Surah Taha 20:25-28)
The dua isn’t explicitly for laziness, but it addresses the need for ease in tasks and effective communication. By asking Allah to make your tasks easy and remove impediments, you also seek His help in overcoming laziness and being more productive.
Transform Your Life and Overcome Laziness by Reciting the Quran and Hadith-based Duas
Reciting these powerful Duas and Quranic verses can serve as a transformative practice in overcoming laziness and enhancing productivity in your life. Islam, recognizing the detrimental impact of laziness on progress, encourages seeking refuge and guidance from Allah through heartfelt supplications.
As you recite these Duas daily, remember that the spiritual connection you foster can contribute to overcoming laziness and achieving your goals and tasks with sincerity and determination.
Embrace these supplications, trust in Allah’s mercy, and witness the positive changes in your mindset and productivity. May our journey be guided by faith, diligence, and the blessings of Allah.
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Sources:
https://myislam.org/dua-for-laziness/
https://www.duasrevival.com/morning-azkar/dua-for-relief-from-distress-laziness-debts
https://islamanswers.co.uk/question/is-there-a-dua-to-overcome-laziness/
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