Refuge from Cowardice & Miserliness
Guarding character from four defects
Also searched as: dua against cowardice miserliness • jubn bukhl dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ أُرَدَّ إِلَى أَرْذَلِ الْعُمُرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدُّنْيَا وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a’udhu bika min an uradda ila ardhalil-umur, wa a’udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya wa adhabil-qabr.
Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge from cowardice, miserliness, feeble old age, worldly trials and grave torment.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari
When to recite
After prayers, morning and evening • Often
Virtue
The Prophet sought refuge from these five every prayer — character protected alongside Hereafter.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Sad ibn Abi Waqqas • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Refuge from Cowardice & Miserliness?
After prayers, morning and evening. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Refuge from Cowardice & Miserliness?
The Prophet sought refuge from these five every prayer — character protected alongside Hereafter.
Where is Refuge from Cowardice & Miserliness from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (narrated by Sad ibn Abi Waqqas). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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