UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

Your Actions Are Your Destiny Anger is not permanent. It’s a temporary state triggered by external causes. And anything temporary and external can be controlled— like stains that can be washed from clothing. To avoid the negative effects of anger, all you need is this: Hold yourself back—just for a little while. If you can pause for a moment when anger arises, you can save yourself from all the trouble that follows. Thomas Jefferson gave a timeless piece of advice: “If you are angry, count to ten before speaking. If you are very angry, count to a hundred.” This is a simple and practical method. It gives your mind the time it needs to shift gears. And once your attention moves away from the anger, it will begin to cool naturally. No Complaints Thomas Carlyle once said, “Have you heard of the man who cursed the sun because it didn’t light his cigarette?” This symbolic statement applies fully to many of us today. You’ll find countless people complaining about the government, about neighbours, relatives, friends, and more. But the truth is, most complaints are baseless. They’re often just ways of blaming others for our own mistakes.