أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the promptings of devils and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdhurun
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel the heat of anger rising within you, especially when someone criticizes you unfairly or unjustly. Say it silently before responding, or even as you're being spoken to, to invoke Allah's protection and peace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on seeking Allah's protection from the destructive nature of anger and the whispers of Shaytan that fuel it. Imagine the words creating a shield around you, cooling your internal fire and guiding your response towards patience and wisdom.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua invokes Allah's protection against several sources of distress: His anger (which we should fear), His punishment (a reminder of accountability), the evil of His creation, and the direct influence of Shaytan. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, you are asking for His divine intervention to calm your emotions, prevent you from saying or doing something you might regret, and maintain your composure. It's a powerful tool to transform a moment of potential conflict into one of peace and self-control, reflecting the Sunnah of seeking refuge from negative influences.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of His creation and from the evil of the devils. He would say: 'A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdhurun.' (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the promptings of devils and from their presence.)