Hadith 16
Do Not Get Angry
لا تغضب
أَنَّ رَجُلاً قَالَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَوْصِنِي. قَالَ: لا تَغْضَبْ. فَرَدَّدَ مِرَارًا، قَالَ: لا تَغْضَبْ
Translation
A man said to the Prophet: "Advise me." He said: "Do not get angry." The man repeated his request several times, and each time the Prophet said: "Do not get angry."
Narrated by
Abu Hurairah
أبو هريرة رضي الله عنه
Source
Sahih al-Bukhari
صحيح البخاري
Explanation
The Prophet's repeated advice against anger highlights its destructive nature. Controlling anger prevents many sins and leads to better relationships and decisions.
Key Lessons
- 1Anger is the root of many evils
- 2Controlling anger requires constant effort
- 3Anger management is key to good character
- 4Patience is superior to reactive anger