Anger management skills and techniques in Islam: Anger (Ghadab) and Islam

Do you find it hard to forgive someone who has done you wrong? Do you
often find yourself in heated arguments with the people with whom you
are closest? Have you ever been so angry that you could not remember
what you said or did? Have you ever gotten so angry that you resorted
to physical violence, hitting people or breaking things?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you might have an
anger problem. These are just a few of the symptoms of anger
addiction. This article offers the anger management skills and
techniques according to Islamic teachings.
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when
it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems
- problems at work, in your personal relationships and in the overall
quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you are at
the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion.
Anger is complex, bodily and emotional response. Even before you begin
to shout, hit or scream, your body functions changes drastically. Your
brain goes into crisis mode and releases powerful chemicals, telling
your body to prepare for attack. Your blood pressure skyrockets, your
heart rate rapidly increases and all of the blood is directed toward
unnecessary bodily processes. Your vision sharpens and your body
literally prepares for battle.
This natural process enables human beings to be both courageous and
outrageous. Our physical response to anger equips us to survive
dangerous circumstances. Our brains and bodies mobilize quickly to
respond to attacks by wild animals and rescuing others from danger.
But the same effective response that allows human beings to escape a
grizzly bear attack also drives us to hurt other people and destroy
relationship. In addition to destroying relationships, constant anger
can lead to serious health problems like persistent headaches, high
blood pressure, heart disease and strokes. Anger, quite literally, can
kill you.
Some people keep their anger buried deep inside. It's not good to hide
your anger, so you should find a way to let it out without hurting
yourself or others. As a matter of fact, the real problem is not anger
itself; the real problem is the mismanagement of anger. Mismanaged
anger and rage is the major cause of conflict in our personal as well
as professional relationships. Because, never getting angry is
impossible. Instead, remember that how you act when you are angry can
make the situation better or worse. Don't let anger be the boss of
you. Take charge of it! Stop anger before it destroys your life and
the lives of those around you. Effective anger management skills and
techniques benefit your health and your relationships.
Please note: Don't make decisions when you're angry and don't make
promises when you're happy.