๐ 1. Introduction: Are you also surrounded by worries?
Worryโฆ this is a feeling that is not visible, but grips the heart and mind. Sometimes you can’t sleep while sleeping, and sometimes small things make the heart heavy. You are also feeling the same, right?
So, today we will talk about the cure that is not with medicines or doctors, but with our Allah. There is a cure for every pain in Islam – and when it comes to worry, Islamic prayers and Quranic verses give the heart such peace, which cannot be found with any pill. Islamic prayer for anxiety relief
Now think, if the Prophet Muhammad (๏ทบ) himself has taught us some prayers for relief from worry, can we ignore them? No, right?
This article is for you – like a friend, who sits with you and understands your problem and says, “Come, let’s talk to Allah together.”
๐ 2. How is worry viewed in Islam?
Islam is not just a religion of worship, but it offers a solution to every worry in our lives. Islam does not consider worry or anxiety as a weakness, but a test. Take the example of Hazrat Ayyub (peace be upon him) โ he prayed and remained patient even in the face of so many difficulties.
Allah says:
“And when my servants ask me about you, say: I am very close. Whenever someone calls me, I answer him.”
(Surah Baqarah 2:186)
Doesn’t this verse itself give you comfort? Think about it, God himself is saying that I am close to you, just call me!
In Islam, you are taught to understand worry, not suppress it. You are not alone โ your God is with you.
๐คฏ 3. Common causes of worry and anxiety
Now let’s talk about real things – why do we worry?
Tension of employment: No job or have we lost it?
Complications of relationships: Quarrels with husband-wife, parents or children?
Fear of the future: What will happen tomorrow? How will it happen?
Illness: Yours or someone dear to you?
Burden of sins: Effect of distance from Allah?
If any of these things are there in your life, then believe me, you are not alone. Every person goes through these phases. The only difference is – some people turn back to Allah, and some people lose themselves further.
But when we pray, we say, “O Lord, You are enough.”
๐ 4. Solution to worry in the Quran
One of the greatest gifts mankind has been given by God is the ability to learn from mistakes.
Allah Taโala says:
(Surah Raโad 13:28)
Think how easy it is! Just saying โO Allah, give me reliefโ makes the heart feel lighter. There are some special verses that should be recited when you are anxious:
Surah Falaq and Surah Nas โ to avoid the attacks of the soul.
Surah Inshirah (94): โSurely with every difficulty there is ease.โ
Sometimes sit alone and recite these verses โ believe me, the heart cries and then comes to peace on its own.
๐คฒ 5. Prayers taught by Prophet Muhammad (๏ทบ)
Now let’s talk about those special prayers that our beloved Prophet (๏ทบ) has taught us when the heart is troubled.
Dua-e-Karb (Dua in Time of Distress):
“ุงููููููู
ูู ุฑูุญูู
ูุชููู ุฃูุฑูุฌููุ ููููุง ุชูููููููู ุฅูููู ููููุณูู ุทูุฑูููุฉู ุนูููููุ ููุฃูุตูููุญู ููู ุดูุฃูููู ูููููููุ ููุง ุฅููููู Allah! I seek Your mercy. Do not leave me at the mercy of my soul and set right all my deeds. There is no God except You.)
Dua-e-Ham wa Hazan (In depression and anxiety):
“Allah has said and done, and I have got many blessings โฆ “
(O Allah! I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow, weakness and laziness, stinginess and fear, burden of debt and oppression of people.)
Read these after waking up in the morning and before sleeping. Surely the burden on the heart will be lightened.
๐ 6. Surahs that relieve anxiety
Have you ever noticed that there are some Surahs that make you feel lighter when you read them? This is because Allah has placed Shifa in them โ in the form of comfort and relief. Letโs know about those special Surahs that help fight anxiety:
๐ 1. Surah Al-Inshirah (Alam Nasrah Laka Sadrak)
This Surah gives a short message โ โWith every difficulty there is ease.โ Thatโs it! What else does a troubled heart need? In this, Allah assures us that this phase will also pass.
How to read:
Recite this Surah at least 3 times a day, especially when the heart is very heavy.
๐ 2. Surah Fatiha (Ummul Kitab)
It is recited in every Namaaz, but try reading the translation carefully โ it is a prayer. โShow us the straight path!โ When you seek guidance, Allah removes the worry of going astray.
๐ 3. Surah Naas and Surah Falak
These two Surahs are called โMuawwizaatโ โ that is, those that protect from evil. They should be recited three times a day, especially before going to sleep at night.
The effect of these Surahs is like sleeping with your head on your motherโs lap โ complete peace.
๐งโโ๏ธ 7. Islamic way of life and mental peace
Letโs talk a little from the heart โ are we really living an Islamic life? Think, if we offer our morning prayers on time, read a few verses from the Quran during the day, and say โBismillahโ before starting every work, wonโt our heart feel lighter?
๐ค Adopt Islamic habits in your routine:
Spend some time in Tasbih after Fajr.
Keep repenting from your sins โ it cleanses your heart.
Keep good relations with friends and family.
When Allah is made the first goal of life, then small problems seem very minor.
๐ 8. Namaaz and the relationship of relief from worries
Now the most important thing is Namaaz. Letโs talk openly โ have you ever noticed how relaxed you feel when you prostrate yourself from your heart in Namaaz?
๐ Why does the mind become calm during Namaaz?
A person is closest to Allah in Sajda.
The body relaxes in every Rukn โ just like meditation.
Calling Allah from the heart balances the hormones.
Hadith:
“Whenever something frightened the Prophet ๏ทบ, he would run to the prayer.”
(Abu Dawood)
The next time you feel frightened, do ablution, prostrate yourself and say โ “O Lord, I am defeated, now everything is in Your hands.”
๐งฟ 9. The power of rosary and dhikr
Zikr is not just a chore, it is the cure for your anxiety.
You just have to remember a few words:
“Subhan Allah” (33 times)
“Alhamdulillah” (33 times)
“Allahu Akbar” (34 times)
Do this rosary every night before going to bed โ it will have the same effect as a sleeping pill.
๐ฌ Other powerful dhikr:
“Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakil” โ when something makes the heart heavy.
โLa ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minz zalimeenโ โ this is the prayer of Hazrat Yunus (AS), done in the dark. Your worries will also go away.
๐ง 10. Sajda and meditation: Heart-touching relief
Have you ever asked yourself โ when was the last time you cried in Sajda?
Sajda is not just worship, it is an emotional release. There is no pretense, no fear โ only you and your Lord.
When there is a burden on the heart, do Sajda and say from the heart:
๐ Effects of Sajda:
Negativity comes out of the mind.
Pain flows out of the eyes with tears.
If a person just prays with a true heart in Sajda, then Allah never returns him empty handed.
๐ง Spiritual treatment vs. mental therapy
But how is Islamic spiritual treatment different from this?
๐ค Is spiritual treatment enough?
The truth is that both have their own roles. Mental therapy teaches you how to think, while spiritual treatment connects the heart to Allah.
๐ฟ Some examples of spiritual treatment:
Dua-e-Masih (special prayer taught by the Prophet ๏ทบ)
Reading the Quran on water and then drinking it
Reciting Surah Baqarah at home
๐ฌ Treatment of both mind and soul is important
When we pray, we are filled with hope.
When we take therapy, we recognize our patterns.
If both are taken together, anxiety can be controlled in no time.
๐ Night prayers that give peace
Night is the time when worries torment the most. Darkness, silence and a sea of โโthoughtsโฆ In such a situation, if the heart needs peace, then read some special prayers:
๐ Prayer before sleeping:
“Bismik Allahumma Amutu Wa Ahaya”
(In Your name, O Allah, I die and live)
๐ Surah Al-Mulk (67):
Read every night – Hazrat Muhammad ๏ทบ has described its great virtue. It also protects from the punishment of the grave.
๐ฟ Tasbih-e-Fatima:
Before sleeping, say “Subhan Allah” 33 times, “Alhamdulillah” 33 times and “Allahu Akbar” 34 times.
With these prayers and tasbihs, the heart gets such peace at night which is not available from any medicine.
๐ Repentance and peace of heart
Many times there is a deep reason for anxiety โ the burden of sin.
Somewhere in the heart, it feels that we have increased the distance from Allah. Islam gives us a chance to return every time.
๐ข Effect of repentance:
The burden of sin is removed from the heart.
The person feels light.
Hope increases with the mercy of Allah.
Dua of repentance:
“Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulli zambin wa atubu ilayh”
๐๏ธ Does Allah’s mercy decrease in anxiety?
No matter how much trouble we are in, Allah’s mercy never decreases. We ourselves move away from him.
Allah says in the Quran:
“My mercy surrounds everything.”
(Surah Araf 7:156)
If you are depressed, it does not mean that Allah is angry. It could be that He wants to draw you closer to Himself.
Remember, difficulties are not Allah’s anger, but His way of love โ which compels us to pray.
โ Conclusion: Let’s strengthen our relationship with Allah
Whatever worries and restlessness you have in your heart โ there is only one true cure for it โ relationship with Allah. Dua, Namaaz, Tasbih, Quran and Taubaโฆ all these are the threads of the cord that connects the heart to God.
If you are feeling a little lighter today, then you have definitely taken the right path.
โ FAQs: Common questions related to Islamic Dua to remove anxiety
- Is dua alone enough for anxiety?
No, positive changes in life, healthy habits and if needed, therapy are also necessary.
- Which dua is most effective for anxiety?
“ุงูููููู ู ุฅูู ุฃุนูุฐ ุจู ู ู ุงููู ู ูุงูุญุฒูโฆ” This dua was told by the Prophet ๏ทบ for anxiety, it is very effective.
- Does reading the Quran at night help with anxiety?
Yes, especially Surah Al-Mulk and Surah Inshirah are very soothing.
- Does prostration make the mind lighter?
Absolutely! Prostration is the state of the soul in which a person is closest to Allah.
- Does Allah get angry when we worry?
No, Allah waits for His servant to call Him. Allah likes prayers even in anxiety.