How to overcome anxiety in Islam?

Feeling worried, panicked, or anxious about the future. Remember that Allah is Al-Wakil (The Disposer of Affairs), and nothing happens without His decree. One exercise is Tawakkul (Trust) Breathing: Inhale deeply for 4 seconds while thinking 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah) for your current breath. Hold for 4 seconds, acknowledging that the future is entirely in Allah's hands. Exhale slowly for 6 seconds while whispering 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil' (Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs). Repeat 5 times until your heart rate settles.

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Dealing with Anxiety & Worry

Q: What does the Quran say about anxiety?

Allah says in Quran 13:28: "Those who have believed and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest."

"Those who have believed and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest."
— Quran 13:28

Feeling worried, panicked, or anxious about the future. Remember that Allah is Al-Wakil (The Disposer of Affairs), and nothing happens without His decree.

Prophetic Remedies (Duas)

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ

Read:Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.

Meaning:O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.

Sahih Al-Bukhari 2893

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ

Read:Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astaghith.

Meaning:O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of existence, by Your mercy I seek assistance.

Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3524

Mindfulness Exercise

Tawakkul (Trust) Breathing

1.Inhale deeply for 4 seconds while thinking 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah) for your current breath.
2.Hold for 4 seconds, acknowledging that the future is entirely in Allah's hands.
3.Exhale slowly for 6 seconds while whispering 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil' (Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs).
4.Repeat 5 times until your heart rate settles.