Virtue of the Dua for Relief from Anxiety and Sadness

Introduction

Difficulties and trials are inevitable in life, and every person experiences sorrow and distress at some point. In Islam, supplication (dua) is considered a powerful means through which a believer seeks help from Allah and lightens the burdens of the heart. The Quran and Hadith contain several supplications that bring peace and comfort to the soul.

The Effect of Dua and Spiritual Comfort

When a person faces anxiety or sadness, dua not only improves their spiritual state but also brings mental peace. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) has taught us supplications that relieve a believer from distress and sorrow.

Virtue in Light of Hadith

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، وَابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، وَابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي.

Translation: "O Allah! I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forehead is in Your Hand. Your command concerning me prevails, and Your decision concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that is Yours, with which You named Yourself, or You revealed in Your Book, or You taught one of Your creations, or You kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Quran the delight of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sorrow, and the dissipater of my distress." (Musnad Ahmad)

This supplication grants peace to a distressed heart and brings hope to a sorrowful soul.

Inner Peace through Dua

Allah states in the Quran:

"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Surah Ar-Ra'd: 28)

When a person makes dua, they place their trust in Allah, believing that He is the One who eases all hardships. This conviction is the best way to eliminate anxiety and sadness.

Conclusion

Anyone suffering from distress or sorrow should make dua an essential part of their life. A supplication made with sincerity is always accepted by Allah, helping the person move away from despair and towards hope and peace. May Allah relieve our worries and bless us with inner tranquility. Ameen.