أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His creation, and from the evil whispers of the devils, and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatis-shayatini wa an yahdurun
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly relevant when you feel the heat of anger rising within you, especially when your trust has been betrayed or when someone has wronged you deeply. Recite it immediately upon sensing the onset of anger, or before confronting the situation that has caused your trust to be broken. It's a shield to protect you from acting on impulse.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a focused heart. Picture yourself actively seeking Allah's protection from the destructive forces of anger and the whispers of Shaytan. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening, as per the Prophet's ﷺ Sunnah, but it can be recited at any time you feel the need to invoke Allah's protection against anger.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea to Allah for protection through His perfect words. By seeking refuge in Allah, we are safeguarding ourselves from the immediate consequences of anger – impulsive actions, hurtful words, and strained relationships. It helps to calm the heart and mind, allowing for a more rational and compassionate response, reflecting the Prophet's ﷺ teachings on controlling anger, which he described as a direct instruction from Allah: 'The strong man is not the one who is strong because of wrestling, but the one who controls himself when he is angry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5255, Sahih Muslim 2610). Suppressing anger, especially when trust is broken, is a noble act that earns great reward.
Source & Authentication
The full hadith narrative from Sahih Muslim describes the importance of seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words against various evils, including the anger of Allah, His punishment, the evil of His creation, and the promptings of devils. Narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): A man said to the Prophet ﷺ: 'Advise me.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Do not get angry.' The man repeated his request, and the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Do not get angry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6116). This dua provides a direct means to implement that advice.