Is this an appropriate dua for a stressed Muslim soldier?
Assalamu alaykum, I work in military mental health and recently had a Muslim soldier come in who was very stressed. I found this dua and read it with him - I want to make sure that was suitable and ask whether it’s okay to pray with a patient in this setting. Dua for anxiety, worry and distress (phrases taught from the Prophet ﷺ): “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the worries of the world, from cowardice and stinginess, from the burden of debt, and from being overpowered by others.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say: “O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, debt, and being overpowered by other men.” There is no god but Allah, the Great, the Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens and the earth, Lord of the Great Throne. (Sahih al‑Bukhari 6345) It was also reported that Asma’ bint Umays (may Allah be pleased with her) was taught by the Prophet ﷺ some words to say when distressed: “Allah is my God, my Lord, I will not associate anything with Him. Allah, Allah, my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him.” (Abu Dawud) Questions: 1) Is it appropriate for me, as a clinician, to use these supplications with a Muslim patient in a military mental health setting? I want to respect religious practice but also keep professional boundaries. 2) Would it be acceptable to join the patient in saying a short dua if they ask, or should I only offer to connect them with an imam or a Muslim chaplain? Jazakum Allahu khayran for any guidance or practical advice on balancing religious support with professional ethics.