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The Ramadan Daily Message

Vol. 5 Sept. 5th 2010/Ramadan 26th 1431 H No. 26
Tips to Restrain Anger
Abu Hurairah, radiyallahu 'anhu, reported that a man said to the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam:
"Advise me! "The Prophet said, "Do not become angry and furious." The man asked (the same) again and
again, and the Prophet said in each case, "Do not become angry and furious." [Al-Bukhari; Vol. 8 No. 137]
Here some tips to restrain anger:
1. Seek refuge in Allah (swt)
“And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Shaytan, then seek refugee in Allah, He is hearing and
knowing (Quran 7: 200)
2. Do wudhu (washing specific parts of your body with water) according to the tradition of the Prophet
(SAW). The Prophet (SAW) said, “ Anger from Shaytan; Shaytan from fire; fire is put out by water; so
when angry do wudhu”
3. Change body positions
“ If one of you gets angry while standing he should sit. If he is still angry he should lie down”
To say this hadith in other words:

Lying down is better than sitting

Sitting is better than standing

Standing is better than walking

Walking is better than Sa’y, which is somewhat between walking and running.
4. Cheek to the ground.
Since anger is a product of pride, the Prophet (SAW) said, “whoever gets a little angry should stick his
cheek to the ground”
5. Psycho-physical approach
Diverting attention away from the cause of anger and participate in strenuous physical activity aiming at
letting steam out and relaxing of muscles.
The Prophet (SAW) used this approach to manage the tension of the Sahabah on their way back from the
battle of Bani Al Mustalq. Abdullah bin Ubay – the head of the hypocrites said, “If we return to Al Madinah,
the more honoured (for power) will surely expel there from the more humble” (Quran 63:8)
The Sahabah became angry and the Prophet (SAW) ordered them to continue marching for two days. When
the Sahabah took rest, they slept and forgot the anger.
6. When angry be quiet, don’t speak, and be silent.
“Teach, simplify, don’t complicate and if you get angry be silent”.
7. Positive interpretation of events.

Ramadan Competition (26)

(Indeed, Allah will surely support those who support Him (His cause).) (Q.S.22:40)
Mention the name of Surah and the number of verse in the 26th chapter of the Quran with similar meaning.

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