Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُرَدَّ إِلَى أَرْذَلِ الْعُمُرِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jubn, wa a'udhu bika minal-bukhl, wa a'udhu bika min an uradda ila ardhalil-'umur
Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from cowardice, I seek refuge in You from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from being returned to a decrepit old age.
Context
Recite when experiencing mental blocks due to performance anxiety, stagnation, or fear of future uncertainties.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 2822
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Sahih al-Bukhari 2822