Ritual of Refuge from Grief and Lethargy

This supplication ritual is read in the morning and evening routine to alleviate inner heaviness, reluctance, and fatigue. It allows you to seek refuge in Divine protection from grief, sadness, helplessness, and laziness.

Intention for Peace and Comfort

Take a deep breath, close your heart to the world, and make your intention:

"O Allah; I take refuge in Your infinite mercy from the grief that weighs upon me, the lethargy and reluctance that weary my soul, laziness, the burden of debt, and the distressing influences of people. Open my mind, strengthen my will, and transform the energy of movement within me into blessing."

Supplication for Refuge from Grief

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ

Closing and Gratitude

My Lord; accept this supplication I have made, and turn all distress within me into relief. Encompass me always with Your grace and ease. Praise be to Allah, amen.

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