أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and acceptable deeds.
A'udhu billahi minash-Shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is incredibly relevant when you feel your family members are not listening or acknowledging you. It’s a proactive step to seek Allah’s help in managing the frustration that arises from feeling dismissed. Recite it *before* a difficult conversation, or immediately after a situation where you felt ignored, to center yourself and purify your intentions.
How to Read
Begin by seeking refuge from Shaytan, acknowledging that anger can be fueled by whispers of negativity. Then, with sincerity, ask Allah for three crucial things: beneficial knowledge (to understand the situation better and respond wisely), good provisions (which includes peace of mind and healthy relationships), and acceptable deeds (meaning your actions, even in difficult moments, are pleasing to Allah). It's best recited with hands raised, as is customary for supplication, and with a clear heart.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua doesn't directly address anger, it provides the foundational tools to manage it. Beneficial knowledge helps us react with wisdom rather than impulsivity. Good provisions can refer to the sustenance that brings contentment and reduces the need to lash out. Most importantly, asking for acceptable deeds encourages us to act in ways that are pleasing to Allah, even when our emotions are challenged. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this dua after the morning prayer (Fajr), making it a practice of seeking Allah’s blessings for the entire day, including its challenges.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he finished his morning prayer, used to say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, for good provision, and for deeds that are acceptable.'