أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. O Allah, forgive me my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from Satan.
*A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahummaghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaytan.*
When to Read
This supplication is a powerful tool when you feel the heat of anger rising within you. Before you even speak or act impulsively, take a moment, preferably in private, to recite this dua. It's designed to be a quick, yet profound, intervention to cool your emotions and seek divine assistance in controlling your reaction.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. The initial part, 'A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem,' is a foundational practice in Islam to ward off evil whispers and temptations, especially when one is in a vulnerable state like anger. The rest of the dua is a direct plea to Allah to address the core issues: the sin that might have led to the anger, the emotional turmoil itself, and the influence of Shaytan. Ideally, recite it just before taking any action or speaking, to allow its calming effect to take hold.
Virtues & Benefits
Anger is a natural human emotion, but uncontrolled anger can lead to regretful words and actions, straining relationships and causing harm. This dua, combined with the prophetic advice of changing one's state, offers a comprehensive approach to managing anger. It seeks Allah's forgiveness for any wrongdoing, directly asks for the removal of the emotion's intensity, and provides protection against Satan's instigation, which often fuels anger. By incorporating this dua and the associated practices, we aim to transform moments of potential conflict into opportunities for spiritual growth and strengthened self-control, earning Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ‘If a man becomes angry and says, “I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed” (A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem), his anger will cease.’ Another narration mentions that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ‘Indeed, anger is a type of madness, and its beginning is regret and its end is remorse.’ When the Prophet ﷺ was asked about what could save a person from it, he said: ‘What I am saying and the supplication of Abraham (peace be upon him): “O Allah, forgive me my sin, and remove the anger from my heart, and save me from Satan.”’ (Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaytan.) This latter part is attributed to the Prophet ﷺ himself as a supplication to make when angry. — Reported in Sunan Abi Dawud (5047), the latter part is mentioned as a supplication by the Prophet ﷺ.