أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ هَذَا الشَّرِّ، وَمِنْ أَصْحَابِ الشَّرِّ، أَنْ يُفْرِطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Mighty Throne, be my neighbor (i.e., my protector) against this evil and against its people, lest any of them transgress against me or behave unjustly. Mighty is Your protection, and Blessed is Your name, and there is no god but You.
Audhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Kun li jaran min hadhash-sharri, wa min ashabil-sharri, an yufrita 'alayya ahadun minhum aw yatgha. 'Azza jaruka, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa la ilaha illa ant.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel anger rising within you due to the foolishness, ignorance, or provocation of others. It is particularly useful when someone is being unreasonable, making baseless arguments, or acting in a way that challenges your patience and understanding.
How to Read
Begin by seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan, a crucial step in calming oneself and warding off negative influences. Then, recite the entire dua with sincere intention and focus on the meaning. Picture Allah's protection surrounding you, and ask for His strength to overcome the anger and respond with wisdom. It is best recited just before or during the moment of provocation, before your anger takes hold.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication invokes Allah's protection as a 'neighbor,' a form of intimate closeness and safeguarding. It acknowledges Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens and the Throne, highlighting His absolute power over all things. By reciting this, you are asking Allah to shield you from harm caused by ignorant or malicious people and to prevent them from transgressing your boundaries. It is a means to attain patience, composure, and to respond to ignorance with wisdom, thereby preventing escalation and preserving your spiritual well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) when he complained about his wife's stubbornness and the difficulty in dealing with her. The Prophet (peace be upon him) told him to recite: 'Audhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Kun li jaran min hadhash-sharri, wa min ashabil-sharri, an yufrita 'alayya ahadun minhum aw yatgha. 'Azza jaruka, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa la ilaha illa ant.' This dua is a beautiful supplication for seeking Allah's protection against oppressive or troublesome individuals and situations.