اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّبِيِّ مُحَمَّدٍ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ مُضِلَّاتِ الْفِتَنِ مَا أَحْيَيْتَنِي
O Allah, Lord of Muhammad, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the misleading afflictions as long as You keep me alive.
Allahumma Rabba Nabiyyi Muhammad, ighfir li dhambi wa adhhib ghayza qalbi wa a'idhni min mudhillatil-fitani ma ahya'tani
When to Read
This supplication is particularly relevant during Ramadan when fasting can test our patience. You can recite it daily, especially when you feel the stirrings of anger, or make it a regular part of your supplications after prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, directing your heart towards Allah. Imagine His mercy enveloping you as you ask Him to purify your intentions and cleanse your heart of anger. It's best recited with hands raised in supplication, as is our practice when asking Allah for something specific.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the core issue: the sin of anger and its root in the heart. By asking Allah for forgiveness and the removal of anger, we seek His divine assistance in cultivating a more patient and serene disposition, essential for maximizing the spiritual benefits of Ramadan. It also seeks protection from trials that can lead us astray, a crucial prayer in any circumstance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Al-Yusr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma Rabba Nabiyyi Muhammad, ighfir li dhambi wa adhhib ghayza qalbi wa a'idhni min mudhillatil-fitani ma ahya'tani.' (O Allah, Lord of Muhammad, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the misleading afflictions as long as You keep me alive.)