أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ، اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ هَؤُلَاءِ الشَّرِّ، وَأَذِقْنِي حَلَاوَةَ جَزَاكَ، وَوَقِّنِي مِنْ عِقَابِهِمْ وَبَأْسِهِمْ.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Mighty Throne, be my guardian against these evildoers, and let me taste the sweetness of Your reward, and protect me from their punishment and their might.
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Kun li jaran min ha'ula'ish-sharri, wa adhiqni halawata jazaak, wa waqqini min 'iqabihim wa ba'sihim.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you feel the heat of anger rising due to betrayal, injustice, or the ill-treatment of others. Recite it when you are in a situation where someone has wronged you, causing you to feel immense frustration or a desire to retaliate. It's a powerful supplication to invoke Allah's protection and assistance in managing overwhelming emotions.
How to Read
Begin by seeking refuge in Allah from Shaytan, as anger is often fueled by his whispers. Then, directly address Allah, acknowledging His dominion over the heavens and the Throne, highlighting His ultimate power. Make a sincere plea for His protection from those causing harm and ask Him to grant you the patience and fortitude to endure the situation, seeking the reward that comes from trusting in His justice. It's best recited at the moment you feel the anger surging, or even before entering a potentially trying situation.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua helps in suppressing anger by shifting your focus from the immediate source of frustration to the ultimate power and mercy of Allah. It provides a shield against the harmful intentions of those who wish you ill and promises the sweetness of Allah's reward for your patience and reliance on Him. By invoking Allah as your guardian, you find strength not to retaliate in kind, but to seek divine intervention and solace. This supplication can protect you from succumbing to sinful actions driven by rage.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to a companion who was experiencing severe harm from his neighbours. The Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed him to be patient, and when the harm increased, to gather his belongings and place them in the street, and to recite this dua. This shows that while seeking divine protection and peace, we are also taught methods of responding to adversity with wisdom and reliance on Allah.