اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ
O Allah, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from Satan.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaytan
When to Read
Recite this dua at the very beginning of a disagreement with your spouse, or when you feel the heat of anger rising. It's also beneficial to say it proactively before any potential conflict, especially if tensions have been high.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and focus, directing your plea to Allah. Imagine the anger dissipating as you utter the words. If you are unable to recite it verbally due to the intensity of the moment, try to recall it and make the intention in your heart. This dua is a plea for divine help, so approaching it with humility is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, addresses the root of anger: our own shortcomings (sin), the physical manifestation of anger in the heart (ghayz), and the external instigator, Satan. Seeking Allah's forgiveness acknowledges our role in losing control, asking Him to remove the anger directly acknowledges the need for divine intervention, and seeking refuge from Satan reminds us that anger can be a tool of Shaytan to sow discord. By making this dua, we actively seek Allah's aid in preserving the sanctity and peace of our marriage. Anger can lead to harsh words and actions that cause deep regret and damage relationships. This dua helps us pause, seek divine help, and hopefully respond with patience and understanding instead.
Source & Authentication
Sulayman ibn Surd (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "We were with the Prophet ﷺ and two men were reviling each other, and the face of one of them became red with anger. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'I know a word, if he were to say it, it would remove from him what he finds.' So they said: 'What is it?' He said: 'He should say: (اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ) Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaytan.' So they said to the man: 'Should we not prompt you to say what the Prophet ﷺ said?' But he said: 'Do you think I will not say it?'" — Sunan Abi Dawud 5044. The hadith indicates the man was too consumed by anger to recite the dua at that moment, highlighting the difficulty of controlling oneself when enraged and the importance of trying.