Dua When Angry
“I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
- Transliteration
- Aʿūdhu billāhi minash-shayṭānir-rajīm
- Meaning
- I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.
- Source
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3282
When to say it
- When you feel anger rising
- In an argument, before you say something you will regret
About this dua
Two men were insulting each other and one became red with anger. The Prophet ﷺ said: “I know a word which, if he said it, what he feels would go away: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3282).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua when angry?
Aʿūdhu billāhi minash-shayṭānir-rajīm: “I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3282).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Sahih al-Bukhari 3282, an authentic hadith collection. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.