Control Your Anger!

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Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in a fit of rage.’’ [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

It is only natural to be angry but...if you are good at controlling your anger, well done!

You are STRONG!

Other tips to help you cool down when you are angry:

• If you are standing up, sit down.
• If you are sitting down, lie down.
• Wash your face or make wudhu'/ablution.
• Try smiling.
• Think of cute llamas, rainbows... Happy thoughts!
• Istighfar.
• Zikr or read the Quran.
• Imagine the river flowing peacefully.
• Close your eyes, and take a deep breath in, and out. Repeat if necessary.