Control your Anger
A simple unlettered man from the desert
once arrived in Medina and came to the Prophet (s.a.w). He asked the
Prophet (s.a.w) to give him a word of advice which he said he would
follow.
The Prophet (s.a.w) said: "CONTROL YOUR
ANGER." And then the Prophet (s.a.w) remained silent.
When he returned to the interior of the
desert where he lived, he found that the situation had become quite
tense. Some audacious young man from his tribe had raided another tribe
in the vicinity and stolen their wealth. In retaliation, the other tribe
had also carried out raids. Now they were at war. Immediately he
prepared himself to defend his tribe and was angered by the outrageous
conduct of the adversaries. Just as he stood in line to fight, he
suddenly recalled what the Prophet (s.a.w) had told him. "CONTROL YOUR
ANGER."
He was soon engrossed in deep thought.
Admonishing himself, he said: "The anger has taken better of my reason.
I have set out to fight without trying for an amicable settlement. What
a shame!"
He came forward and addressed the
leaders of the opposite side: "Brothers, what is this war for? If my
people have raided your side and stolen your property, we could sit
together and agree upon compensation. I am prepared to recompense from
my personal wealth." The leaders from the other opposite side felt
totally disarmed by this new approach. They soon realised that bloodshed
was not at all worth anything. So with all the magnanimity, their chief
said: "Well, you have agreed to recompense. But we are in no way
inferior. We have agreed to forego our demand!" And both parties
peacefully retreated to their places. |