The most common and powerful dua (supplication) for an angry heart is a prophetic one: "Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbii, wa adhhib ghayza qalbi" (O Allah, forgive my sin, and remove the anger from my heart), often followed by protection from trials, seeking refuge in Allah from Shaytan, and asking for overall well-being (Aafiyah).
Dua to extinguish anger
Oh Allah, remove anger from my heart. Allahumma azhib Gaydha Qalbee.
Lord, I ask for your help in handling my anger in a way that honors you. Give me wisdom and strength to control my emotions and to speak words of love and kindness, even when I am feeling upset or frustrated.
Islam provides clear methods to manage anger: seeking refuge in Allah, staying silent, changing posture, performing wudu, and practicing patience. Persistent, uncontrollable anger that affects relationships or daily functioning is a sign to seek professional help along with spiritual guidance.
When your temper flares, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep-breathing exercises, imagine a relaxing scene, or repeat a calming word or phrase, such as "Take it easy." You might also listen to music, write in a journal or do a few yoga poses — whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.
How Anger Fires Up the Heart. Emotions such as anger and hostility ramp up your "fight or flight” response. When that happens, stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, speed up your heart rate and breathing.
Relaxation techniques or mindfulness often work for lower intensity anger, like frustration or annoyance, but with a feeling as high-energy as rage, try to let that energy out in a safe way. Throw or break something (safely). Physically throwing something can relieve stress and be helpful in the immediate moment.
Surah Ad-Duha (Surah 93) is frequently recommended for those experiencing depression. This surah was revealed to comfort Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during a time of distress and serves as a reminder of Allah's mercy and the promise that ease will follow difficulties.
“Who spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people – and Allah loves the doers of good” (Al-Imran 3:134).
Here's some things you can try:
Lord Jesus, we ask you to give us all around peace in our mind, body, soul and spirit. We want you to heal and remove everything that is causing stress, grief, and sorrow in our lives. Please guide our path through life and make our enemies be at peace with us.
Psalm 4:4 (NIV) says: “Tremble and do not sin.” This has also been translated as “In your anger do not sin.” Anger isn't sinning, but in praying when we are angry, we trust that God is going to take care of it. He can take our feelings of hurt and pain and in return, leave us with peace.
Sabr is a powerful trait that brings countless rewards in this life and the next. By embracing patience, turning to Allah in prayer, reflecting on His guidance, and developing self-discipline, we can overcome life's challenges with steadfastness.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-'ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal. This supplication is especially important during turbulent times of widespread economic instability, public health crises, and general apprehension about what the future holds.
Keeping quiet: The Prophet (sas) said, “If one of you becomes angry then he should stay silent.” This is an important practice because when we are angry our actions and speech may be disproportionate and unjust. Wudu can also be a shield against anger.
To get your dua (supplication) accepted, focus on sincerity, perfect your etiquette (praise Allah, send blessings on the Prophet), have firm yaqeen (certainty) in His response, perform good deeds (like charity), repent for sins, and make dua at key times (like after prayers or during hardship) with humility and focus, understanding Allah responds in the best way, even if not instantly as you expect.
Allah tests some people with poverty, others with emotional distress, others with illness, and yet others with prosperity and fame.
All you need to do is to call on Allah (swt) with sincerity. You can whisper to Him (swt) or talk out loud; you can cry before Him (swt) or even laugh; you can remember Him (swt) standing, sitting or lying on your side, in solitude or in a crowd. And He (swt) will most definitely be there for you – guaranteed!
Transliteration: Allahumma innee a'uzubika min alhammi wal huzni wal ajzi wal kasli wal bukhli wal jubni wa dala'id dayni wa galabatir rijaal. Translation: O Allah, I take refuge in you from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.
These surahs provide protection from harm, including physical ailments and spiritual afflictions. Several Quranic verses are known as Ayat Al-Shifa (verses of healing), including: Surah Al-Isra (17:82): “And We send down from the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe...”
Commonly prescribed antidepressants for anger issues
Research shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) might be an effective anger medication for some people. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs for rage or anger include: Citalopram (Celexa) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
The 3 R's of anger management offer a simple framework: Recognize your anger's early signs and triggers, Reduce its intensity with calming techniques like deep breathing, and Respond/Redirect/Resolve by taking a break to rethink the situation or channel energy productively (exercise, problem-solving) rather than reacting impulsively. Some variations use Regulate, Relate, Reason, focusing on calming the body, connecting, then problem-solving.
Anger coping patterns lie deep within the psyche and do not change unless the person makes a strong commitment to become a better person. They need a structured program of anger management or therapy to learn how to break into their destructive behavior.