اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ
O Allah, suffice me against them with whatever You wish.
Allahummakfinīhim bimā shi'ta
When to Read
Recite this dua when you find yourself facing the anger of a brother or sister, whether it's a loved one, a colleague, or someone you've encountered. It's particularly useful when the anger is disproportionate, misplaced, or causing you distress and you wish for Allah to de-escalate the situation and protect you from its harm.
How to Read
When you feel the heat of someone's anger rising, or you are in a situation where you anticipate conflict, find a moment of calm to turn to Allah. You can recite this dua quietly to yourself, focusing your intention on seeking Allah's protection and His intervention to calm the situation. It's important to recite it with sincere reliance on Allah, believing that He is the ultimate controller of all affairs and the best one to turn to for relief from difficulties.
Virtues & Benefits
This potent dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a shield against the harmful effects of someone else's anger. It invokes Allah's power to protect you from any harm that might arise from the situation. By asking Allah to 'suffice you,' you are entrusting the outcome to Him, trusting that He will handle it in the best way possible, whether by softening the anger, removing the person from your path, or protecting you from their words or actions. It fosters patience and reliance on the Creator during trying interpersonal moments.
Source & Authentication
The hadith comes from a longer narration where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion who was being bothered by a group of people. The specific wording is a direct supplication against those causing harm. Muslim narrated in his Sahih (Book 30, Hadith 5917): Narrated Abu Hurairah: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out on the expedition of Tabuk, he said: 'O Allah, protect Medina from them, and protect Medina from them, and protect Medina from them.' (He said this) three times. 'O Allah, grant us the ability to enjoy the fruits of dates, and the milk of camels, and suffice us with the garment, and do not let us die except as Muslims, and keep the bedouins away from us.' And when he came back, he found them (the people of Medina) to be in the state of panic. And when he returned, he said: 'I have prayed to Allah to suffice you against them, and He has sufficed you against them.' While this specific hadith refers to a larger group, the wording 'Allahummakfinīhim bimā shi'ta' ('O Allah, suffice me against them with whatever You wish') is a general supplication against harm from others. It's understood to be applicable to individual situations of conflict or distress caused by another person's actions or disposition, including their anger.