أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ، اللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبْ عَنِّي غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنْ أَحْزَانِي، وَسَلِّمْ بَدَنِي، وَلَا تَفْجَعْنِي بِمُصِيبَةٍ.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. O Allah, remove the anger from my heart, protect me from my sorrows, keep my body sound, and do not afflict me with calamity.
A'udhu billahish shaitanir rajeem. Allahumma adhhib 'annee ghayẓa qalbee, wa ajirnee min ahzaanee, wa sallim badanee, wa la tafja'nee bimuseebah.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelming anger rising, especially after experiencing a personal loss or tragedy. It's a powerful supplication to invoke Allah's protection and assistance in managing intense emotions during times of grief and distress.
How to Read
Begin by seeking refuge from Shaytan. Then, with sincerity and a humbled heart, make this dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah to remove anger, grant peace from sorrow, protect your physical well-being, and shield you from further hardship. It is best recited during the day, but can be recited anytime the need arises.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive supplication that addresses several crucial aspects of dealing with emotional turmoil. It seeks Allah's intervention to: 1. **Remove Anger:** Specifically targets the emotional disturbance, asking for its removal from the heart. 2. **Grant Protection from Sorrows:** Acknowledges the pain that often accompanies loss and asks for relief. 3. **Ensure Bodily Soundness:** Recognizing that emotional distress can impact physical health, it asks for well-being. 4. **Prevent Further Calamity:** Seeks Allah's protection from experiencing more overwhelming tragedies. Imam Al-Ghazali, in his works, emphasized the importance of seeking Allah’s help in controlling anger, describing it as a fire that needs to be extinguished by the water of seeking refuge and supplication.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As: A man asked the Prophet (ﷺ): 'What is the thing that can save me from the wrath of Allah?' He said: 'Do not become angry.' The man repeated his question a second time, and he said: 'Do not become angry.' He said (in another narration): 'Do not become angry, and for you is Paradise.' Another narration states: 'The strong is not the one who beats people by wrestling, but the strong is the one who controls himself when he is angry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6114, Sahih Muslim 2610) This particular dua for asking Allah to remove anger is mentioned in Sunan Abi Dawud. While the direct hadith about the Prophet ﷺ reciting this exact phrasing is not as prominent as the general commands to avoid anger, the sentiment and the specific requests within the dua are deeply rooted in the prophetic teachings of seeking Allah's protection from various evils and afflictions. The focus on controlling anger and seeking refuge is a consistent theme.