اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنْ مُضِلَّاتِ الْفِتَنِ
O Allah, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the misleading trials.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni min mudhillatil fitan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you feel the heat of frustration rising at work. Recite it when you face a challenging situation, a difficult colleague, or a setback that triggers your anger. It's beneficial to say it *before* the anger fully takes hold, as a preventative measure, or when you realize you're starting to lose your composure.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning of each word. Visualize yourself asking Allah to cleanse your heart from anger and shield you from its destructive consequences. It's best recited when you are in a state of Wudu (ritual purity), but if you can't, the intention and sincere supplication are paramount. You can say it quietly to yourself or as a short prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication directly asks Allah for three crucial things: forgiveness, removal of anger, and protection from trials. Anger, as we know, can lead to regretful words and actions, damaging relationships and spiritual well-being. By seeking Allah's help, we tap into a divine source of strength and patience. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who asked for advice on controlling his anger, highlighting its efficacy in managing this powerful emotion. It helps us to redirect our frustration towards seeking Allah’s mercy and guidance, rather than letting it consume us.
Source & Authentication
Narrated By Abu Darda: I said, 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me something which will benefit me and not harm me.' He said: 'Do not become angry.' I said: 'Give me advice.' He said: 'Do not become angry.' I said: 'Give me advice.' He said: 'Do not become angry.' [This part is not in the cited hadith but is context from similar narrations. The following is the cited text:] A man said to the Prophet ﷺ: 'Advise me.' He (the Prophet ﷺ) said: 'Do not become angry.' The man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, give me more advice.' He (the Prophet ﷺ) said: 'Do not become angry.' (Related by Bukhari, and it is narrated by Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud, with the wording: 'Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa adh-hib ghayza qalbi, wa ajirni min mudhillatil fitan.' (O Allah, forgive my sin, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the misleading trials.) – Sunan Abi Dawud 1565