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When angry

Quick answer

I seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the accursed.

When to recite

Recite this when angry. Two men were trading insults near the Prophet ﷺ, and one of them grew red in the face with anger. The Prophet ﷺ said he knew words that, if the man said them, what he felt would leave him: I seek refuge with Allah (SWT) from Shaytan, the accursed. Al-Bukhari's wording ends at "from Shaytan".

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 2610. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration

A'udhu billahi mina-sh-shaytani-r-rajim.

Meaning in English

I seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the accursed.

Why this dua matters

Two men were trading insults near the Prophet ﷺ, and one of them grew red in the face with anger. The Prophet ﷺ said he knew words that, if the man said them, what he felt would leave him: I seek refuge with Allah (SWT) from Shaytan, the accursed. Al-Bukhari's wording ends at "from Shaytan".

Source: Sahih Muslim 2610 · Sahih al-Bukhari 3282
Common questions
What does When angry mean?

I seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the accursed.

When should I recite When angry?

Recite this when angry. Two men were trading insults near the Prophet ﷺ, and one of them grew red in the face with anger. The Prophet ﷺ said he knew words that, if the man said them, what he felt would leave him: I seek refuge with Allah (SWT) from Shaytan, the accursed. Al-Bukhari's wording ends at "from Shaytan".

What is the source for When angry?

Sahih Muslim 2610. Also referenced in Sahih al-Bukhari 3282.

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