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 my sin, remove the rage from my heart, and protect me from Satan.
*A'udhu billahi minash-shaitanir-rajeem. Allahummaghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaitan.*
When to Read
Recite this when you feel anger rising, especially when dealing with disrespect from subordinates. It's a prayer to seek Allah's help in controlling your immediate reaction and purifying your intention.
How to Read
Say this with sincerity, focusing on the meaning and your reliance on Allah. Try to combine this with the Sunnah practice of changing your physical state when angry – if standing, sit down; if sitting, lie down. Seek refuge in Allah first and foremost.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to forgive sins that might be contributing to our anger, to remove the emotional turmoil ('rage') from our hearts, and to shield us from Satan's whispers that often fuel anger and lead to wrong actions. It's a comprehensive plea for inner peace and protection against the destructive consequences of uncontrolled temper.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him): I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a deed which will admit me to Paradise.' He said: 'Do not be angry, and Paradise will be yours.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5045). Another narration: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught a man saying: 'When you become angry, say: I seek refuge in Allah from the cursed Satan. Then when you say that, Satan moves away from you.' (Reported by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, graded Sahih by Al-Albani. This is a slightly different wording but similar in essence to the first Hadith).