To control anger is undoubtedly a difficult task. Anger is a feeling and psychological state that is the result of inner agitation and desire for revenge when something happens against one’s wish. Once this agitation turns violent, it boosts the fire of anger.
Under this post, we are highlighting some parts of the Holy Quran and Hadiths through which one can control anger and live with peaceful state of mind.
Anger management in the light of the Holy Quran
Humans go through a lot of emotions every moment and sometimes it is inevitable to control those emotions. Anger is one of the strongest feelings and often lay a negative impact on personality.
Allah shows great mercy on us and tells us the best way to cope up with anger. Holy Quran is the best source to get all information about an aspect of anger. It leads us to the best ways to repress our anger in every situation. Almighty Allah has mentioned in the Quran:
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;
[Quran 3:134]
Moreover, Allah has mentioned to repress your anger and forgive again and again in the Holy Quran.
(Prophet Ibrahim’s (PBUH) father said to him)
He threatened, “How dare you reject my idols, O Abraham! If you do not desist, I will certainly stone you ˹to death˺. So be gone from me for a long time!” Abraham responded, “Peace be upon you! I will pray to my Lord for your forgiveness. He has truly been Most Gracious to me.
[Quran 19:46-47]
Anger management in the light of Hadiths
It is mentioned at several places that anger is one of the evil whispers of shaitan and it leads to more of the evil things in life. Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) explained cures for this disease and told us to limit its effects to a greater extent.
1. Asking refuge with Allah from Iblees
Mu`adh bin Jabal narrated that one of the two men cursed the other next to the Prophet (ﷺ) until anger could be recognized in the face of one of them. So the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Verily, I know a statement, that if he were to say it, his anger would leave: ‘I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, the rejected (A`ūdhu billāhi minash-shaiṭānir-rajīm).’”
[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3452]
2. Make sure to stay silent
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
“If any of you becomes angry, let him keep silent.”
[Reported by Imam Ahmed, Al Musnad. See also Saheeh Al-Jami, 693, 4027]
An angry person loses self-control and lands in a situation that destroys the thoughts and creates hatred towards others. So, it is always better to stay silent and think calmly about the scenario.
3. Change your position
Narrated Abu Dharr: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to us:
When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down.
[Abu Dawud]
In hadiths, it is mentioned to calm down your anger feeling by changing your position as if you are standing then sit down, and if you are sitting then lie down. This will make an angry feeling down and help prevent hatred feeling.
4. Act upon the saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Narrated Abu Huraira: A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ), “Advise me! “The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
“Do not become angry and furious.” The man asked (the same) again and again, and the Prophet (ﷺ) said in each case, “Do not become angry and furious.”
[Sahih al-Bukhari]
5. Control anger and paradise will be yours
Allah (SWT) promises all the best rewards who keep themselves away from the anger by extinguishing the fires of hatred. It is mentioned in one of the hadiths:
Whoever controls his anger when he has the means to act upon it, Allah will fill his heart with contentment on the Day of resurrection.
[Reported by Al-Tabarani, 12/453. See also Saheeh Al-Jami, 6518]
6. The high status offered to the one who controls anger
Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) said,
“The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”
[Sahih al-Bukhari]
The person who controls the greater anger, he will be given the highest status.
Dua (supplication) is a great weapon of the believer. So always ask Allah to protect him/her from all troubles, evils, and anger.
Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
“O Allah, cause me to fear You in secret and in public. I ask You to make me true in a speech in times of pleasure and of anger.”
[Sunan an-Nasa’i]
From all the above verses and hadiths, it is clearly explained that anger destroys the personality and damages reputation among others. To control anger, Allah (SWT) and our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) give us complete guidance at every step. May Allah guide us to the righteous path and lead us in the list path of most pious people.
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