The Sunnah teaches believers to control anger and seek refuge in Allah when anger becomes intense. Managing one's temper is a sign of true strength in Islam.
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Book of Good Manners
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
Seeking refuge in Allah is the primary prophetic guidance for de-escalating anger and avoiding the influence of Shaytan.
When to Recite
When you begin to feel the physical or emotional signs of anger rising.
How to Recite
Recite the isti'adhah, remain silent, and if standing, sit down; if sitting, lie down as per the Sunnah.
Important Notes
The Prophet (PBUH) also recommended performing Wudu to cool the temper and remaining silent to avoid regretful words.
Benefits
Encourages self-control, mental clarity, and avoiding harmful impulsive reactions.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
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