Anger

"When a person is angry, Shaitan plays with him just like the children play with a ball." (Imam Al-Ghazali Rahmatullahi alayh)

Note:- This applies to unjustified anger. That is, when a person is angry for his own interest. However, if a person is angry because of Deen, this does not apply because this kind of anger is a sign of perfect Imaan. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said in a Hadith:

الحب فى الله والبغض فى الله

Love and hatred should be for the sake of Allah

However, sometimes it is difficult to distinguish whether this anger is for the sake of Deen or for one’s self-interest. That is why it is good to remain in permanent contact with a Sheikh Kaamil (spiritual guide) and to inform him of our state of mind from time to time. He can help us verify and detect this.

[English version of "Colère" – Al Jamiat – Vol.3 No.3]