أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem
When to Read
This is a powerful response to recite the moment you feel anger rising. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that anger stems from Satan, and seeking refuge in Allah is our first line of defense. When you feel that heat rising in your chest, or your jaw clenching, immediately make this dua. It's not just a verbal utterance; it’s a conscious turning to Allah to protect your heart and mind from Satan's whisperings that often fuel anger and lead to regrettable actions or words.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with the intention of seeking Allah’s protection from the influence of Satan, who is the instigator of anger. Turn to the left side and spit (exaggeratedly) three times. This physical action, prescribed by the Prophet ﷺ, helps to reinforce the spiritual act of seeking refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple act has profound benefits. It helps to dissipate the anger by acknowledging its spiritual root. By seeking refuge, you invoke Allah's protection, which can calm your emotions and prevent you from saying or doing things you'll regret. It's a preventative measure that safeguards your relationships, your deen, and your peace of mind. The Prophet ﷺ also taught that this action can remove the ill effects that Satan might have instilled.
Source & Authentication
Sulayman bin Surd (may Allah be pleased with him) said: While I was sitting with the Prophet ﷺ, two men began to revile each other, and the faces of one of them became red and the veins on his neck started to swell. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'I know a word, if he were to say it, it would remove from him what he feels. If he were to say: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan), all his anger would go away.' So they said to him: 'The Prophet ﷺ said to him: 'Seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.' He said: 'Do you see me not being affected by madness? As if I were being mocked.'