Dua for laziness and procrastination full Image
There is a well-known dua you can recite to seek help from Allah in overcoming laziness and procrastination:
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَالْعَجْزِ
Transliteration
A'oodhu bika min al-kasali wal-ajzi
Translation
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from laziness and inability." [Sahih al-Bukhari, 6368]
Here are some additional points to remember:
- Sincerity is Key: Recite the dua with genuine desire and conviction in your heart for it to be most effective.
- Supplication and Action: While dua is powerful, it should be paired with taking action. Break down tasks into smaller steps and start working on them.
You can also consider this dua which combines seeking refuge from laziness with other challenges:
Arabic
أَنَا أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Translation
“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from misery and sadness, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from the burden of debt, and from being overpowered by people.” [Sahih al-Bukhari, 6369]
By making dua and taking action, you can overcome laziness and procrastination and achieve your goals.
