Dua to Extinguish Anger and Its Virtues

Introduction

Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it goes beyond limits, it can lead to sin and harm. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us several practical and spiritual ways to control anger, one of which is supplication (dua).

Dua to Extinguish Anger

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَأَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Transliteration: Allahummaghfir li dhanbi, wa adhhib ghaiza qalbi, wa ajirni minash-shaytanir-rajeem.

Translation: "O Allah! Forgive my sins, remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the accursed Shaytan."

Virtues and Benefits

• Softening the Heart: This dua helps in extinguishing anger and brings peace to the heart.
• Spiritual Protection: Shaytan tries to mislead people through anger, but this supplication protects from his whispers.
• Forgiveness and Mercy: Seeking Allah’s forgiveness in moments of anger brings relief and reduces frustration.
• Following the Sunnah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The strong person is not the one who defeats others in wrestling, but the one who controls himself when angry." (Bukhari & Muslim)

Other Ways to Control Anger

• Performing Wudu: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Anger comes from Shaytan, and Shaytan was created from fire. So when one of you gets angry, he should perform ablution (wudu)." (Abu Dawood)
• Remaining Silent: Staying quiet in anger prevents conflicts and unnecessary disputes.
• Changing Position: If standing, sit down; if sitting, lie down. This simple act helps in calming down quickly.

Conclusion

This dua is not only a means to extinguish anger but also a key to living a peaceful life. We should strive to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ) and make these supplications a part of our daily routine.