4 Essential Traits to Adopt in Times of Anger and Uncertainty

Practicing Patience and Wisdom in the Face of Adversity

𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡..

١.𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐘

“Whoever believes in Allāh and the last day then let him speak good or remain silent” 

[Bukhari & Muslim] 

•If your speech does not bring any benefit to a situation, or could worsen it, then remaining silent is the best. 

٢.𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐍𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 

𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 

“Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerns that you have no knowledge? it is Allāh Who knows, and you know not.” [Qur’ān 3:66] 

•This Ayah criticizes those who argue and dispute without knowledge, just as the Jews and Christians did concerning Prophet Ibrahim.  Allāh commanded them to refer what they have no knowledge of to He who knows the seen and unseen matters and Who knows the true reality of all things. 

٣.𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆

Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) said “The tale-bearer shall not enter paradise.” [Sahīh Muslim] 

•Do not be the person to spread news or drama that will create enmity between people. it almost always ends up in more negativity.

٤.𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 

“Those who spend [in Allāh’ Cause – deeds of charity, alms, etc.] in prosperity and in adversity, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, and who pardon men; verily, Allāh loves Al-Muhsinin (the good-doers).” [Qur’ān 3:134] 

•Speaking out in these times can lead to greater harm and destroy friendship and family relationships. 

May Allāh grant us the ability to practice and serve these good traits. آمين