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 servants, and from the whisperings of the devils and their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdurun.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel the heat of anger rising due to the foolishness, ignorance, or offensive behavior of others. It's a shield against reacting impulsively and a means to maintain inner peace and protect yourself from the harm of anger.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, focusing on the meaning and seeking Allah's protection. It can be recited before confronting the situation, or even inwardly as you feel the anger build. Maintaining a state of wudu (ablution) is recommended.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua is a powerful tool for seeking Allah's protection from a multitude of evils, including the destructive emotion of anger. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, you are invoking His ultimate power to shield you from His displeasure, His punishment, and the influence of Shaytan, especially when provoked by ignorance. It helps to cool the flames of anger, fostering patience and a more measured response. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a comprehensive seeking of refuge, demonstrating its broad applicability to many forms of distress.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'There is no one among you who is struck by a trial and says: 'We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return; O Allah, reward me for my affliction and give me something better in exchange for it,' except that Allah will reward him for his affliction and give him something better in exchange for it. And when he says: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the whisperings of the devils and their presence,' he will not be harmed.' — Sahih Muslim 2709