اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ شَرِّ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ، وَشَرِّ شَيَاطِينِهِمَا، وَشَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne, be my refuge from the evil of the sky and the earth, and from the evil of their devils, and from the evil of every moving creature whose forelock You seize. Indeed, my Lord is on a straight path.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i, wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem, kun li jaaran min sharri as-samaa'i wal-ardh, wa sharri shayaateenihima, wa sharri kulli daabbatin anta aakhidhun bi naasiyatiha, inna Rabbee 'ala siraatin mustaqeem.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel anger rising within you, especially when you are provoked or tempted to retaliate unjustly. It's a powerful shield when faced with situations that test your patience and self-control, reminding you of Allah's ultimate power and your reliance on Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus, visualizing Allah's protection. Understand the meaning of each word, acknowledging Allah as the Creator and Sustainer, and seeking His refuge from all forms of evil. It can be recited at any time, but is particularly potent when the feeling of anger or the urge to retaliate first arises.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua invokes Allah's protection against all forms of harm, whether from celestial phenomena, earthly dangers, or the machinations of devils and other creatures. By recognizing Allah's absolute control ('anta aakhidhun bi naasiyatiha' - 'whose forelock You seize'), we affirm our trust in Him and His divine plan, which is always just and on a straight path (''ala siraatin mustaqeem'). This can help to diffuse anger by shifting our focus from the source of provocation to the ultimate power of Allah, fostering patience and a desire for justice over hasty retaliation.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge with these words when he was concerned about something: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i, wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem, kun li jaaran min sharri as-samaa'i wal-ardh, wa sharri shayaateenihima, wa sharri kulli daabbatin anta aakhidhun bi naasiyatiha, inna Rabbee 'ala siraatin mustaqeem.' (O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne, be my refuge from the evil of the sky and the earth, and from the evil of their devils, and from the evil of every moving creature whose forelock You seize. Indeed, my Lord is on a straight path.)