Dua for relief from debt

It is recited when burdened by debt, in prayer and every day; when seeking protection from sin and financial hardship.

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this often in prayer; when asked why, he said: “When a person falls into debt, he speaks and lies, and he promises and breaks his promise.”

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 2397

  Narrated from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would say in prayer, “Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram.” Authentic (sahih).

• HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6368

  The same dua appears in another narration, confirming that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sought refuge in Allah from sin and debt. Authentic (sahih).

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for provision

  O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others through Your bounty.

• Dua of Prophet Musa

  My Lord, indeed I am in need of whatever good You will send down to me.

• Dua for abundant provision

  O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, wholesome, lawful provision, and deeds that are accepted.

Common questions about this dua.

• What is the dua for relief from debt?

  The dua for relief from debt is “Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram”, which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited in prayer; it is seeking refuge in Allah from sin and from falling into debt.

• When is the dua for relief from debt recited?

  It is recited sincerely when burdened by debt, in prayer and throughout the day. The dua for relief from debt: Arabic, transliteration and meaning are given on this page.