Best Dua For Anger in English and Arabic Text

The dua for anger is a heartfelt request to Allah for help when we’re overwhelmed by anger. Anger is a harmful influence from Shaytan (Satan) that can lead to many problems and tragedies, known only to Allah.
That’s why Islam offers guidance on managing anger, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us ways to overcome this harmful trait.
Dua For Anger in Arabic Text
The dua is written in Arabic as:
أعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّحِيمِ
Transliteration: A’udhu Billahi Minash-Shaytanir-Rajeem.
Meaning in English: I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Shaytan.
Dua For Anger Hadith Text
On the authority of Sulaiman Ibn Surad (رضي الله عنه): “Two men were verbally abusing one another in the presence of the Prophet (ﷺ), while we were sitting with him.
One of the two angrily abused the other and his face turned red, and the veins in his neck (Aw-daja-hu) became swollen.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Verily, I know a word (i.e. statement) that would remove what he finds (in himself, of anger) if he would say it, i.e. if he would say: ‘A’udhu Billahi Minash-Shaytanir-Rajeem. (I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Shaytan),’
(Those present) said to the (angry) man: ‘Do you not hear what the Prophet (ﷺ) is saying?’ He replied: ‘I am not crazy.’”
[Al-Bukhari, no. 6048; Muslim, no. 2610]
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This Hadeeth teaches us that Shaytan (Satan) is the one who provokes anger in people. However, by seeking refuge in Allah, we can drive Shaytan away and eliminate anger.
In this context, “anger” refers to feelings of anger that are not for the sake of Allah, but rather due to personal emotions and desires. On the other hand, being angry for the sake of Allah, such as when seeing injustice or wrongdoing, is considered praiseworthy.”
In another narration, it states: “When a person becomes angry, and then says: “A’udhu Billahi (I seek refuge in Allah) – his anger will calm down.” [Saheeh Al-Jami As-Sagheer, no. 695, As-Saheeha, no. 1376, from Abu Hurairah]

Power of Du`a
Dua (prayer) is the believer’s strongest tool, used to ask Allah for protection from evil, trouble, and bad behavior. Through dua, the believer seeks refuge in Allah to avoid falling into disbelief or wrongdoing, especially when angry. One key way to stay safe is by being fair and just, both when feeling content and when feeling angry (Sahih al-Jami’, 3039).”
One of the Du`as of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was:
اللَّهُمَّ بِعِلْمِكَ الْغَيْبَ وَقُدْرَتِكَ عَلَى الْخَلْقِ أَحْيِنِي مَا عَلِمْتَ الْحَيَاةَ خَيْراً لِي وَتَوَفَّنِي إِذَا عَلِمْتَ الْوَفَاةَ خَيْراً لِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَشْيَتَكَ فِي الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ كَلِمَةَ الْحَقِّ فِي الرِّضَا وَالْغَضَبِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الْقَصْدَ فِي الْغِنَى وَالْفَقْرِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ نَعِيماً لَا يَنْفَدُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لَا تَنْقَطِعْ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ القَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بَرْدَ الْعَيْشِ بَعْدَ الْمَوْت، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءَ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلا فِتْنَةٍ مُضلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الِإيـمَانِ وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ
Transliteration
The Dua is transliterated as Allahumma bi ‘ilmikal-ghaiba wa qudratika ‘alal-khalqi ahini ma a’limtal-hayata khairan li, wa tawaffani idha a’limtal-wafata khairan li. Allahumma inni as’aluka khashyataka fil-ghaibi wash-shahadati wa as’aluka kalimatal-haqqi fir-rida’i wal ghadab, wa as’alukal-qasda fil ghina wal-faqr, wa as’aluka na’iman la yanfadu wa as’aluka qurrata ainin la tanqati’a wa as’alukar-rida’i ba’dal-qada’i wa as’aluka bardal ‘aishi ba’dal-mawti, wa as’aluka ladhatan-nadhari ila wajhika wash-shawqa ila liqa’ika fi ghayri darra’a mudirrah wala fitnatin mudillah, Allahumma zayyina bizinatil-imani waj’alna hudatan muhtadin.
Meaning in English
O Allah, by Your Knowledge of the unseen and by Your Power over creation, keep me alive as long as You know that living is good for me and cause me to die when You know that death is better for me. O Allah, I ask You to cause me to have fear of You in private and in public; and I ask You to make me truthful in speech in times of pleasure and anger; and I ask You for moderation in times of poverty and affluence; and I ask you for a state of felicity that will never cease (nor decrease) (i.e. Jannah); and I ask you for the delight of my eye (e.g. Dhikr, Salah & obedience to You) that will not be cut off; and I ask you to make me pleased with the Divine Decree after its execution, and I ask You for the coolness of life (unspoiled by the imperfections of the Dunya) after death; and I ask you for the sweetness of looking upon Your Face and a longing to meet You in a manner that does not entail a condition of hardship that harms (my worldly life), nor a trial that causes deviation (in my religious practice). O Allah, beautify us with the adornment of Eman (Faith) and make us guides who are rightly guided.
Controlling Anger in Islam
Here are 10 ways to manage anger according to Islamic teachings:
- Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan (Satan).
- Stay silent to avoid saying something harmful.
- Sit or lie down to calm down.
- Follow the Prophet’s advice to not become angry.
- Remember Allah’s promise of Paradise for those who control their anger.
- Remain silent when overcome with anger.
- Know the benefits of self-control and its high status.
- Recognize that resisting anger is a sign of righteousness.
- Understand the harmful effects of anger on oneself and others.
- Reflect on how anger changes your behavior and appearance, and seek refuge in Allah.
By following these tips, you can better manage your anger and become a stronger, more righteous person.