Qalam Institute Podcast The Cure: EP 5 – This is how anger destroys your deen
Mar 7, 2026
A Ramadan conversation about anger as a natural emotion and when it becomes destructive. They contrast righteous anger with ego-driven rage and revisit Prophetic conduct on measured responses. Practical tips include delaying reactions, changing posture, and using fasting as a reminder to de-escalate. The discussion warns anger can imprison you and urges choosing forgiveness and repair.
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Anger Is Natural But Must Be Controlled
- Anger is a natural, necessary emotion and not inherently forbidden; the Prophet ﷺ warned against succumbing to anger, not experiencing it.
- Imam al-Shafiʿi said someone who never gets angry is a donkey, highlighting righteous anger's role in correcting injustice.
When Anger Led To Righteous Action
- Hamza's anger at verbal abuse of the Prophet ﷺ helped spark his conversion, showing anger can catalyze righteous action.
- ʿAlī stopped in battle after being spat on because his anger shifted from the cause to personal offense.
Use Fasting As A De escalation Phrase
- If someone provokes you while fasting, say explicitly "I am fasting" to avoid escalation and remind yourself to not respond.
- Use fasting-consciousness as a repeated inner reminder to de-escalate in real time.