when feeling tired or fatigued, there are various recommended actions and duas that one can engage in to seek relief and blessings
Dua’s
#1
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min-l-hammi wa-l-ḥazan, wa aʿūdhu bika min-l-ʿajzi wa-l-kasal, wa aʿūdhu bika min-l-jubni wa-l-bukhl, wa aʿūdhu bika min ghalabati-d-dayni wa qahri-r-rijāl.
“O Allah, I seek Your protection from anxiety and grief. I seek Your protection from inability and laziness. I seek Your protection from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek Your protection from being overcome by debt and being overpowered by men.”
Abū Saʿīd al-Khudrī (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that one day, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the mosque and noticed a man from the Anṣār named Abū Umāmah (may Allah be pleased with him) sitting there. The Prophet ﷺ inquired, “What is the matter? Why are you sitting in the mosque when it is not the time for prayer?” Abū Umāmah replied, “Never-ending worries and debts, O Messenger of Allah.” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ then offered, “Shall I not teach you words by which, when you say them, Allah will remove your worries and settle your debts?” Abū Umāmah eagerly responded, “Yes, of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet ﷺ then advised, “Say in the morning and evening [the above].” Abū Umāmah reported, “I followed this guidance, and Allah, in His mercy, alleviated my worries and settled my debts.” ( Abū Dāwūd 1555.)
#2
اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِيْ بَدَنِيْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِيْ سَمْعِيْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِيْ بَصَرِيْ ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ، وأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allāhumma ʿāfinī fī badanī, Allāhumma ʿāfinī fī samʿī, Allāhumma ʿāfinī fī baṣarī, lā ilāha illā Ant, Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika mina-l-kufri wa-l-faqr, wa aʿūdhu bika min ʿadhābi-l-qabr, lā ilāha illā Ant.
“O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no god worthy of worship except You. O Allah, I seek Your protection from disbelief and poverty and I seek Your protection from the punishment of the grave. There is no god worthy of worship except You.”
‘Abd al-Raḥmān b. Abī Bakrah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) once addressed his father, saying: “O my father! I’ve noticed you reciting [the above] every morning—three times at the start of the day and three times in the evening.” In response, his father explained: “I have heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ using these words in his supplications, and I love to follow his practice.”
Abū Dāwūd 5090 and Aḥmad 20430,
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There are several recommended actions to take when feeling tired or fatigued:
- Rest and Sleep: Islam encourages taking sufficient rest and sleep. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of a good night’s sleep for physical and mental well-being. Adequate rest helps recharge the body and mind.
- Dua (Supplication): The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate for protection from fatigue and laziness. One can recite various supplications seeking Allah’s help and mercy during times of tiredness.
- Permissible Forms of Entertainment: Engaging in permissible forms of entertainment or activities that bring joy and relaxation without violating Islamic principles can help alleviate fatigue. This could include spending time with family, reading beneficial books, or listening to Qur’an recitation.
- Seeking Refuge in Allah: Reciting the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (Qur’an 2:285-286) and other protective verses from the Qur’an, and seeking refuge in Allah from fatigue and lethargy is recommended.
- Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Following a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and engaging in regular physical exercise are important aspects of an Islamic lifestyle. These contribute to overall well-being and can help combat tiredness.
- Reflection and Gratitude: Reflecting on the blessings of Allah and expressing gratitude for the strength and abilities one does have can bring about a positive mindset and help overcome feelings of tiredness.
- Follow the Sunnah: Following the daily routines and practices recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, such as the recommended prayers and supplications for morning and evening, can have a positive impact on one’s energy levels.
