Duas for anger, waswas and fear
Seeking refuge with Allah when anger rises, when doubt sets in, when you fear others.
When anger rises, you seek refuge with Allah from the devil. Against fear of those who wish you harm, the Sunnah gives several duas, and “Allah is sufficient for us”; against doubt, a verse of the Quran. This page gathers these texts with their source and grade.
The duas
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When anger rises
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
A'ûdhu billâhi mina sh-shaytâni r-rajîm
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6115 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Bukhari -
When doubt whispers questions about your faith — seek refuge in Allah, stop dwelling on it, and say this
I believe in Allah and in His messengers.
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When a doubt troubles your faith — recite this verse
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هُوَ ٱلْأَوَّلُ وَٱلْـَٔاخِرُ وَٱلظَّـٰهِرُ وَٱلْبَاطِنُ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
huwa l-awwalu wal-ākhiru waẓ-ẓāhiru wal-bāṭin | wahuwa bikulli shay'in ʿalīm
He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate, and He is, of all things, Knowing.
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When you fear you may have associated something with Allah without realising it
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do not know.
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The moment fear grips you
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Lâ ilâha illâ Llâh
There is no deity except Allah.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3346 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Bukhari -
When you fear people who mean you harm
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Allâhumma innâ naj'aluka fî nuhûrihim, wa na'ûdhu bika min shurûrihim
O Allah, we place You before them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.
Sunan Abi Dawud 1537 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani -
When people set out to do you harm
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ
Allâhumma-kfinîhim bimâ shi't
O Allah, spare me from them however You will.
Sahih Muslim 3005 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by Muslim -
When you face an adversary, or someone who holds power over you
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدِي وَنَصِيرِي، بِكَ أَحُولُ وَبِكَ أَصُولُ وَبِكَ أُقَاتِلُ
Allâhumma anta 'adudî wa nasîrî, bika ahûlu wa bika asûlu wa bika uqâtil
O Allah, You are my support and my helper. By You I advance, by You I press forward, and by You I fight.
Sunan Abi Dawud 2632 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani -
When fear takes hold and you place everything in Allah's hands
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Hasbunâ Llâhu wa ni'ma l-wakîl
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Guardian.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4563 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Bukhari
| Collection | Duas | Grade |
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| Quran | 1 | |
| Sahih al-Bukhari | 3 | sahih (authentic) · al-Bukhari |
| Sunan Abi Dawud | 2 | sahih (authentic) · al-Albani |
| Sahih Muslim | 1 | sahih (authentic) · Muslim |
When to say them
The words of refuge are said the very moment anger rises; you can also sit down or change place.
The duas against fear of others are said when you dread them, before meeting them.
Frequently asked questions
What should I say when I am angry?
The words of refuge from the devil, from Sahih al-Bukhari, given on this page.
What can I do about waswas in faith?
Seek refuge with Allah and stop following the thought. The page gives verse 3 of Surah Al-Hadid; if doubt becomes overwhelming, talk to someone you trust.
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