Dought & clear, - Stopping one’s prayer in cases of necessity.

Is it permissible to stop one's prayer if the warning siren goes off
in the case of an accident?
Praise be to Allaah.
If the accident is major and serious, then it is OK to stop one's
prayer; if it is a minor incident that can be dealt with after
completing the prayer, then it is not permissible. The scholars said:
it is obligatory to stop one's prayer in order to save a negligent
person from a fatal accident. For example, if you are praying and you
see a snake approaching a man who is sitting down and has not noticed
it. If it is heading for him, you have to stop your prayer and tell
him so that he will not be bitten, possibly fatally. Or if you see a
blind man walking in front of you whilst you are praying, and he is
heading towards a well, and you are afraid that he may fall into it,
then you have to stop your prayer and save him from that fatal
accident, even if this means stopping your prayer. The same applies in
cases of fire, etc.
But if the siren goes off for a minor matter which can be dealt with
after completing the prayer and it will not be too late if you
complete the prayer first, then it is not permissible to stop your
prayer before you have completed it, because this accident can be
dealt with after completing the prayer, without anyone coming to
further harm. And Allaah knows best.

Dought & clear, - Praying in the dark.

What is the ruling on making salah in the dark, where you can't even
see your own hands?
Praise be to Allaah.
If the conditions of prayer are fulfilled and the essential parts or
pillars of the prayer are completed, then the prayer is valid. Light
is not an essential condition of prayer or an obligatory part of the
prayer. But if the darkness is a cause of fear which disturbs a person
to the point that he cannot have the necessary presence of mind and
humility (khushoo') in prayer, then it is makrooh for him to pray in
the dark.

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

Anger is one of the conditions of the soul, and possesses three states.
1.The state of excess, which is defined as what would put one outside
the bounds of Islam religion and its laws.
2.The state of deficiency, which is defined as the state in which one
fails to take a violent action even though it is necessary for his
self defense.
3.The state of moderation, in which anger is stimulated in appropriate
and permissible circumstances. Thus it is clear that the first and the
second states are amongst the vices of the soul (diseases of soul),
while the third is amongst ethical virtues produced by courage.
Excessive anger is a fatal disease, which can be considered as a type
of temporary madness. When it subsides, it is immediately followed by
remorse and repentance, which represent healthy responses of a
rational person.
Anger (Ghadab), Bad Temper and Human Vice according to Islamic teachings
Anger is a secret weapon of man towards evil but in the state of
excess, it results in the destruction of many noble qualities. It
snatches away the wisdom of man and thus he becomes a brute beast
devoid of any sense. Anger is a temptation and deception of Shaytaan.
Anger is the root of all evils. Anger is a spark of fire that is
always bursting. Anger is a very bad condition that weakens the person
Imaan (Faith). Anger is the strong feeling caused by extreme
displeasure and hostility.
Imam Ali (as)has said: "Anger is a stroke of madness, since the
afflicted later feels remorse and regrets. If someone does not feel
any remorse after anger, it means that his madness has become fixed."
Imam Ali (as) has also said: "Protect yourself from anger for its
beginning is insanity and its end is remorse."
Moreover, absolute absence of anger is also a vice, which drags man
into humiliation, subjugation and inability to defend his rights. In
order to cure excessive anger, one must first remove its causes. These
may be pride, selfishness, stubbornness, greed and other such vices.
One must also consider how unseemly excessive anger is, and how evil
its consequences may be.
Secondly, he must examine the benefits of forbearance and
self-restraint and associate with people who possess these qualities.
He must also realize that Allah's (SWT) power is supreme, and
everything is under His command, which would make him realize his own
weakness compared with the infinite power of Allah (SWT).
Thirdly, he should know that a person in a state of anger is not loved
by Allah (SWT); moreover, he may do something in anger, of which he
will be ashamed later on.
The opposite of anger is mildness and forbearance characteristics
which count amongst perfect qualities of the soul. They make a person
forgiving and merciful, although he may have complete power to take
revenge.
Noble Qur'an says: Keep to forgiveness, and enjoin what is fair, and
turn away from the ignorant. (7:199)
And Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)has said: "Forgiveness raises a man's
station; forgive so that Allah (SWT) may honour you."

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.