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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 19, 2026.

Control anger as an act of worship

Daleel Islamic Association · Isa Ma

“The true strong man, the true warrior is the one that can control his nafs when he's angry.”

The khateeb, at 2:10

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In one sentence

Controlling anger is a form of worship and strength, requiring forgiveness, reflection, restraint, and practical cooling-down techniques.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces anger management through Qur'anic descriptions of the pious and prophetic advice not to become angry.
  2. Explains controlling anger as worship and illustrates it through Umar ibn al-Khattab's response to Qur'anic guidance.
  3. Urges forgiveness, consideration of consequences, and preservation of dignity when anger arises.
  4. Encourages examining whether worldly provocations truly affect one's afterlife, provision, or accountability.
  5. Provides immediate techniques: silence, seeking refuge in Allah, sitting or lying down, and performing wudu.
  6. Concludes with Arabic exhortations, prayers for oppressed Muslims, and the Friday prayer.
Try this week
Control anger as an act of worship and seek Allah's reward.
Forgive others as one hopes Allah will forgive oneself.
Consider the worldly and spiritual consequences before acting angrily.
Reflect on whether the provocation truly affects one's afterlife or provision.
Remain silent when angry.
Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan.
Sit down, and lie down if anger continues.
Perform wudu to cool down and reduce anger.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to define the pious as those who restrain anger and forgive people.
Sahih al-BukhariThe repeated instruction “la taghdab” was presented as core advice against anger.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to define true strength as controlling oneself during anger.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The true strong man, the true warrior is the one that can control his nafs when he's angry.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 2:10
“Treat others the way you want Allah to treat you.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 5:56
“When you are angry, chances are you won't say anything good. So don't speak. Be silent.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 10:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that real strength is controlling ourselves when we are angry. Islam encourages us to forgive others, remember Allah’s mercy, and think about whether an upsetting situation truly matters in the long run. When anger rises, we can stay silent, seek refuge in Allah, sit or lie down, and make wudu. These actions protect our relationships and help us earn Allah’s pleasure.

  1. What helps you calm down before saying something hurtful?
  2. When has forgiving someone protected a relationship?
  3. Which anger-management step would you try this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Daleel Islamic Association3545 Kingston Rd, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M1M 1R6Jumu'ah Jumma | 1:30 PMKhateebIsa MaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daleel Islamic Association43 khutbahs
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