As a matter of fact, it harms us and changes our days and nights into hell.

As a matter of fact, it harms us and changes our days and nights into hell.” Hence, it is necessary to keep in mind the advantages of clemency: “If you replace evil habits by virtuous ones, you will certainly find that your enemies will become your intimate friends. Only those who exercise patience and who have been granted a great share of Allah's favor can find such an opportunity.” (41:34-5)” • The influence and criminal motives of anger expose to the wrath and punishment of God.

📌Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “Allah revealed to one of His prophets: Son of Adam[^5]! Remember Me in your states of anger so that I will remember you in My wrath and will not crush you with those whom I will crush. Consider Me as your supporter, for My support to you is better than your own support[^6].” • It is better to postpone the temporary inducements of anger until its vehemence fades away. This may achieve relaxation and regain reason.

It, however, can be achieved only by means of self-control and temperance. Amirul-Mu'minin (a) said: “If you are not clement, you should try to be it. He who imitates a people shall be one of them[^7].” • The following practices help in the treatment for anger: seeking God’s guard against the Devil, sitting or laying down when standing or sitting, practicing the ablution or washing the face with cold water, and touching the hand of the relative who is the object of anger.

[^1]: Quoted from al-Kafi. [^2]: Quoted from Nahj ul-Balagha. [^3]: Quoted from Nahj ul-Balagha. [^4]: Quoted from al-Kafi. [^5]: Son of Adam is a famous expression that refers to man. [^6]: Quoted from al-Kafi. [^7]: Quoted from Nahj ul-Balagha. Previous…

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