I wanted to know if there is any particular dua or wazeefah to help me gain confidence and courage to face situations in the right way without getting scared. Due to this problem, I failed to get to get a job and failed in many such ways.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Assalaam alaikum wa rahmatullah

Allhamdulillah, Islam is a complete way of life. Allah ta'ala has guided us through the Quraan and Sunnah. The following are some steps you can take, insha Allah:

1. Imaan and righteous deeds:

“Whoever works righteousness — whether male or female — while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision), and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter)” (al- Nahl 16:97 )

Allaah tells us and promises us that whoever combines faith with righteous deeds will have a good life and a good reward in this world and in the Hereafter.

2. Seeking help with patience and prayer:

Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And seek help in patience and al-salaat (the prayer)…” [al-Baqarah 2:45].

Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was grieved by something, he used to pray.”

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “How wonderful is the situation of the believer, for all his affairs are good. If something good happens to him, he gives thanks for it and that is good for him; if something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience,
and that is good for him. This does not apply to anyone but the believer.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 2999).


3. One of the greatest means of feeling contentment and of acquiring peace of mind is to remember Allah a great deal (dhikr). This has a great effect in bringing contentment, peace of mind, and relieving worry and distress. Allah says:

“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (al - Ra'd 13:28)

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was distressed by something, he would say: “Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoom bi rahmatika astagheeth (O Ever-Living, O Eternal, by Your mercy I seek help).”

You can also recite :
"Rabbish-rah li sadri wa yassir li amri wah lul uqdatam millisani yafqa hu qawli."
May Allah make it easy for you. Ameen.


And Allah knows best.

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