Dua when feeling anger

It is recited when anger and rage arise.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised a person who becomes angry to say these words, stating that they would extinguish the anger.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 3282

  It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim as the words to say at a moment of anger.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua seeking refuge from Shaytan

  My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the promptings of the devils. My Lord, I also seek refuge in You from their being present with me.

• Dua for protection from evil

  In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

Common questions about this dua.

• Why is the dua for anger recited?

  It is recited at a moment of anger to seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan and calm the anger.

• Dua when feeling anger: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?

  “A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim”: a dhikr in Sahih al-Bukhari meaning “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.”