If he does not regret it, his madness is fixed” .

If he does not regret it, his madness is fixed” . [7] A person in a state of anger is like a manifestation of hellfire, if they do not restrain themselves, the flames will spread outward, and on the Day of Judgment, they will burn with that same fire. The sound of an angry person’s breathing and groaning is the sound of hell’s fury. According to narrations, “Among the times when Satan is closest to man is when he is angry” .

Therefore, while under the influence of anger, which is within Satan’s domain, we should not make a decision or take an action, because both are satanic. We must always keep in mind this principle: In anger, no decision, no action! [8] Roots of Anger and Its Remedies For curing anger, both scholars of ethics and psychiatrists have mentioned theoretical and practical remedies.

The theoretical remedy is to reflect upon the evils of anger, it can lead to violation of others’ honor, even to murder or the humiliation of the innocent. It gives rise to resentment, envy, and other vices, each of which is enough to destroy a person. The practical remedy is to divert oneself at the very onset of anger; Because fire can be easily controlled in the early stages.

Before the flame grows, one should distract oneself, by leaving the place, changing posture (if sitting, stand; if standing, sit), or engaging in the remembrance of God. Some scholars have even deemed the remembrance of God obligatory in times of anger. For a deeper cure, one must search for the roots of anger and fight them.

Sometimes its root lies in vanity, pride, arrogance, obstinacy, or jesting, but the main two causes are: Love of Self (Hubb al-Nafs): Love of self gives rise to the love of wealth, status, honor, and power, which in turn fuels the fire of anger. A person who values such things excessively becomes enraged even at the slightest threat to them and loses control of themselves. But if their attachment to these things is weak, they remain calm and composed.

The peace and serenity that come from abandoning the love of worldly power and fame prevent the soul from straying from justice, and the person endures hardships with patience. Once the love of the world is uprooted from the heart, all vices depart, and virtues take their place.