Dua Anger

From Miscellaneous Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The dhikr for anger is a short phrase, yet it is the prophetic remedy for one of the moments when a person is most likely to lose composure. Anger is a whisper from the devil, and seeking refuge in Allah from him extinguishes it before it turns into words or actions later regretted.

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أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ.

A'oodhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

الذكر عند الغضب، قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عن رجلين استبَّا: إني لأعلم كلمة لو قالها لذهب عنه ما يجد: أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم.

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Meaning

I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.

When to recite

It is said upon feeling anger or during an argument or dispute, to extinguish the fire of anger before it escalates.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is said when angry?: Seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan is prescribed, and it is reported that the Prophet ﷺ said this word, if spoken by an angry person, would remove what he feels.
Why is seeking refuge said when angry?: Because anger comes from the incitement of Satan, so seeking refuge in Allah from him helps calm it and put out its fire.
Was this dhikr mentioned in a specific incident?: Yes, it is reported to have been said regarding two men who exchanged insults, one of whom grew so angry his face reddened and the veins of his neck swelled.

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