Protection from Cowardice and Miserliness
بزدلی اور بخل سے پناہ
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ
Urdu Translation
اللہ! میں تجھ سے بزدلی اور بخل سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal jubni wal bukhl
English Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness.
📚 Source: Bukhari 7/150, Hisnul Muslim
About protection duas
Supplications for seeking refuge in Allah from harm, evil, envy, and difficulty. Several come directly from the Quran, such as Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Protection from Cowardice and Miserliness mean in English?
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness.
Where is Protection from Cowardice and Miserliness reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 7/150, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Protection from Cowardice and Miserliness recited?
This dua belongs to the protection group of supplications. Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
More protection duas
Protection from Evil Eye
Muslim 4/2080, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Jinn
Muslim 4/2080, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Shaitan
Quran 16:98, Bukhari 4/502
Protection from Evil Diseases
Abu Dawud 4/315, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Poverty
Abu Dawud 4/315, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Grave Punishment
Bukhari 1/790, Muslim 1/412