The following dua should be recited to seek protection from laziness:
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijal.
Translation: 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.
This dua is a comprehensive supplication that addresses not only laziness (al-kasal), but also other related negative states like anxiety (al-hamm), sorrow (al-hazan), and weakness (al-'ajz), all of which can contribute to a lack of motivation and productivity. The dua also includes seeking protection from miserliness (al-bukhl), cowardice (al-jubn), the burden of debt (ghalabatid-dayn) and being overpowered by others (qahrir-rijal), reflecting a holistic approach to seeking Allah's help in overcoming obstacles to a fulfilling and active life.
Reciting this dua regularly, understanding its meaning, and striving to embody its spirit (i.e., working to overcome anxiety, avoiding miserliness, etc.) can be a powerful way to combat laziness and increase one's motivation and productivity.
